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Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M1 II and Samsung NX1 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung NX1 ×
Olympus OM-D E-M1 II ×
General
ModelSamsung NX1Olympus OM-D E-M1 II
BrandSamsungOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberNX1E-M1 II
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)139134
Width (mm)6669
Height (mm)10291
Weight (g)1,290574
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Olympus E-M1
Successor-Olympus E-M1 Mark
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsung-
Effective megapixels (MP)28.220.4
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)368.95226.2
Sensor width (mm)23.517.4
Sensor height (mm)15.713
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.633.36
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score8380
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.223.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.212.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,3631,312
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1408 x 1408(2.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1152(2.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2160 x 2160(4.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3088 x 3088(9.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 4320(18.7 mp 1:1)
  • 4560 x 3040(13.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 6480 x 3648(23.6 mp 16:9)
  • 6480 x 4320(28.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw (.srw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw (.orf)
  • jpeg
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)15.260.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 4096x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC)MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NXMicro Four Thirds
LensSamsung 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S ED OIS NX-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 77.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3.13-
Aperture range (f)0.36 - 0.50-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)30-
Filter thread (mm)72-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 2
  • 3
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid contrast/phase-detect AF: 205-point PDAF (153 cross-point type) + 209-point CDAFAdvanced Dual FAST AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All target
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / OLEDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeOLED EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 1.04x Magnification (50mm eq. lens); 21.0mm eyepointEVF; High-speed (120fps) low latency (6ms) 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.690.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.041.48
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,037,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-14
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 25600 (1 or 1/3EV steps); 51200 (extended)AUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64) - 25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • auto+tungsten
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • d)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • k (manual); micro adjustment each 7 steps in amber/blue and green/magenta axes
  • n
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb (kelvin)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4); wb tuning: +/-7 steps along a-b / g-m axis
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/32000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti (221 segments), Center-weighted, SpotDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesAction Freeze, Beauty Face, Fireworks, Landscape, Light Trace, Multi-Exposure, Night, Panorama (Live), Rich Tone (HDR)3 Custom settings; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual 1/1 (full) - 1/64
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)119
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m)Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memory-Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.srw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw (.orf)
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi live view
  • optional wired or via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • bluetooth
  • expansion port for grip
  • mult-function usb port compatible with wired remote
  • wi-fi (ieee 802.11b/g/n/ac) with nfc
  • 2.5mm wired remote jack
  • 3.5mm external headphone jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • usb 3.0 type c
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.410.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.420.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)15.260.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5351
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)15.160.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2251
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)15.260.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2050
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.20.11
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.37
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.03
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, Single-area AF mode, EFC shutter enabled = 0.202s-
Startup time (s)0.70.8
Play -> record time (s)0.70.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.76.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)500440
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)500-
Battery life, video (minutes)-90
Battery form factorProprietary BP-1900Proprietary BLH-1
Usable battery types
  • 1410mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1720mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Proprietary BP-1900 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLH-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop lightroom 5
  • i-launcher (web version)
  • power media player
  • samsung dng converter
  • samsung movie converter
  • samsung raw converter
  • olympus viewer 3
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable body-only, bundled with 16-50 f/3.5-5.6 PZ OIS lens, or bundled with 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S OIS lens with battery grip-



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