Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung NX210
86 Imaging
48 Features
43 Overall
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90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced November 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX200
- Successor is Samsung NX300
Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL1s and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe E-PL1s was unveiled 21 months prior to the NX210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL1s matches up versus the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Samsung NX210
E-PL1s | NX210 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus E-PL1s
NX210 | E-PL1s | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | November 2010 | Newer by 21 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Samsung NX210
E-PL1s | NX210 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s has physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL1s and Samsung NX210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-PL1s against the NX210.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and NX210 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and NX210.
To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1s will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Samsung NX210 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-11-16 | 2012-08-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $599 | $625 |