Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung NX1100

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL9 was manufactured 4 years later than the NX1100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-PL9 matches up against the NX1100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 has external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL9 vs the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and NX1100 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and NX1100.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-PL9 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.