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Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 II
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Updated by Samsung NX20
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Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Samsung NX11

 E-M5 NX11 
LaunchedApril 2012December 2010More modern by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus E-M5

 NX11 E-M5 
Display resolution614k610kSharper display (+4k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Samsung NX11

 E-M5 NX11 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M5
Street photography with Samsung NX11
82
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Sports photography details
Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
no phase detect auto focus
53
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Travel photography features
Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
66
environment proof
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
63
great battery power (400 CIPA)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M5
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
24
includes face detect focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (499g)
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Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Samsung NX11
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Samsung NX11
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 Samsung NX11
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-04-30 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 425g (0.94 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 63
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 10.8
DXO Low light rating 826 553
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $799 $626