Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX mini
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Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX mini Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Olympus PEN-F versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is pretty well matched but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") feature different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe PEN-F was manufactured 23 months after the NX mini which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the PEN-F grades against the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Samsung NX mini
PEN-F | NX mini | |||
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Released | January 2016 | March 2014 | Newer by 23 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 461k | Clearer screen (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Olympus PEN-F
NX mini | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Samsung NX mini
PEN-F | NX mini | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F provides outside measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus PEN-F versus Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the PEN-F vs the NX mini.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and NX mini is 84 and 93 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and NX mini.
To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PEN-F featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will give extra detail due to its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger PEN-F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus PEN-F | Samsung NX mini |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-01-27 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX-M |
Number of lenses | 107 | 2 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 pounds) | 196g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 650 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $530 |