Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung NX300M

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very well matched but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL9 was announced 5 years after the NX300M which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-PL9 grades vs the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 offers external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung NX300M in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL9 and the NX300M.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and NX300M is 85 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and NX300M.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300M will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 provides a benefit in sensor tech.