Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
88 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
62
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched August 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Introduced June 2013
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| E-PL6 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2014 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 14 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Olympus E-PL6
| Galaxy NX | E-PL6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Samsung Galaxy NX
| E-PL6 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-08-01 | 2013-06-20 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VI | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | HD TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | - |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 325g (0.72 lb) | 495g (1.09 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 images | 440 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $300 | $1,300 |