Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX100
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Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Updated by Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Launched September 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX200
Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX100 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M5 and Samsung NX100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe E-M5 was introduced 20 months later than the NX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M5 matches up vs the NX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Samsung NX100
E-M5 | NX100 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | September 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Olympus E-M5
NX100 | E-M5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 610k | Crisper screen (+4k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Samsung NX100
E-M5 | NX100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 provides external measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M5 and Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 and the NX100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and NX100 is 81 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and NX100.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-M5 will show more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger E-M5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Samsung NX100 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-04-30 | 2010-09-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 610k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 425 grams (0.94 lbs) | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | 62 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | 826 | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 420 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $799 | $386 |