Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX1100

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL6 versus Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was introduced 16 months later than the NX1100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL6 matches up against the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL6 versus Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL6 vs the NX1100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and NX1100 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and NX1100.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1100 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.