Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung NX300

Following is a complete review of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very comparable but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and NX300 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL9 was revealed 4 years after the NX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-PL9 matches up vs the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 offers external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL9 against the NX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and NX300 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and NX300.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL9 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX300 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 should have an edge in sensor technology.