Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11 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
- Announced August 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL7
(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
- Introduced December 2010
- Succeeded the Samsung NX10
- Updated by Samsung NX20

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The E-PL6 was launched 3 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL6 matches up against the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Samsung NX11
E-PL6 | NX11 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | ![]() | December 2010 | Fresher by 44 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus E-PL6
NX11 | E-PL6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Samsung NX11
E-PL6 | NX11 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the NX11.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and NX11 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and NX11.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-PL6 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Samsung NX11 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-08-01 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 400 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $300 | $626 |