Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX300

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and NX300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was released 9 months later than the NX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL6 grades vs the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 has physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 against the NX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and NX300 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern E-PL6 will have an edge in sensor tech.