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Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Samsung NX30 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung NX30 ×
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV ×
General
ModelSamsung NX30Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
BrandSamsungOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberNX30E-M10 IV
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127122
Width (mm)4249
Height (mm)9684
Weight (g)654383
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsung-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.320.3
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)4.293.36
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 score76-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.5-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,014-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)8.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NXMicro Four Thirds
LensSamsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III OIS NXOlympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 84.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2825
Filter thread (mm)5837
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeSamsung NX AF System II (Hybrid contrast/phase-detect): 105points (Phase Detection AF), 247points (Contrast AF)High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / OLEDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeTiltable (up to 80 degrees) EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 0.96x Magnification(50mm eqEVF; 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.23x magnification (0.62x 35mm eq.), 19.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.64-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.96-
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, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 6400) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • d)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • k (manual)
  • n
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (kevin setting)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, 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 modesBeauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light TraceScene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Children, Night scene, Sport, Hand-held Starlight, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
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)115
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m)GN=5.1 (ISO100, m) / GN= 7.2 (ISO200, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (srw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired via usb
  • wi-fi live view
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • mult-function usb port compatible with wired remote
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.62-
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)0.62-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.9-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)21-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.9-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.8-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)11-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.285s-
Startup time (s)0.8-
Play -> record time (s)0.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360-
Battery life, video (minutes)-80
Battery form factorProprietary BP-1410Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • 1410mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • bls-50 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-1410 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • adobe lightroom v5
  • ilauncher
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWi-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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