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Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M1 II and Samsung NX30 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus OM-D E-M1 II ×
Samsung NX30 ×
General
ModelOlympus OM-D E-M1 IISamsung NX30
BrandOlympusSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberE-M1 IINX30
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)134127
Width (mm)6942
Height (mm)9196
Weight (g)574654
Waterproof--
PredecessorOlympus E-M1-
SuccessorOlympus E-M1 Mark-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Samsung
Effective megapixels (MP)20.420.3
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)226.2368.95
Sensor width (mm)17.423.5
Sensor height (mm)1315.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.364.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score8076
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.723.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.812.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,3121,014
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1024 x 1024(1.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2640 x 2640(7.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2944 x 1656(4.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw (.orf)
  • jpeg
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw (srw)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)60.68.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsSamsung NX
Lens-Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III OIS NX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-27.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-18.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3.06
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-28
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAdvanced Dual FAST AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All targetSamsung NX AF System II (Hybrid contrast/phase-detect): 105points (Phase Detection AF), 247points (Contrast AF)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / OLED
Viewfinder typeEVF; High-speed (120fps) low latency (6ms) 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepointTiltable (up to 80 degrees) EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 0.96x Magnification(50mm eq
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,359,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.740.64
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.480.96
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,037,0001,036,800
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)200100
Iso settingsAUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64) - 25600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb (kelvin)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4); wb tuning: +/-7 steps along a-b / g-m axis
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • d)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • k (manual)
  • n
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/32000 - 601/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot meteringMulti, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes3 Custom settings; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross ProcessBeauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • 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)
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)911
Flash range descriptionBundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100Lens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync TerminalHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Other memorySlot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw (.orf)
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw (srw)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or via wi-fi
  • optional wired via usb
  • wi-fi live view
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm wired remote jack
  • 3.5mm external headphone jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • usb 3.0 type c
  • mult-function usb port compatible with wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.62
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.73
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-21
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)60.68.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5121
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)60.68.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)5112
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)60.68.8
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5011
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.110.13
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.370.23
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.030.08
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.285s
Startup time (s)0.80.8
Play -> record time (s)0.60.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.93.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)440360
Battery life, video (minutes)90-
Battery form factorProprietary BLH-1Proprietary BP-1410
Usable battery types
  • 1720mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1410mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLH-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-1410 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus viewer 3
  • adobe lightroom v5
  • ilauncher
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n supports Dual Channel (Smart Camera 3.0 with NFC, AutoShare, SNS & Cloud, Email, Auto Back



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