Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX11

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M5 and Samsung NX11, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 was unveiled 17 months after the NX11 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M5 matches up against the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 compared to the NX11.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and NX11 is 81 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and NX11.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-M5 will give you extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger E-M5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.