Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung NX11

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-PL9 versus Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL9 was launched 7 years after the NX11 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL9 grades against the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL9 vs the NX11.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and NX11 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and NX11.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-PL9 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 should have an edge in sensor tech.