Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below is a thorough review of the Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL6 was manufactured 14 months later than the Galaxy NX which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL6 scores vs the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-PL6 and the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and Galaxy NX is 88 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-PL6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.