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Comparison of Olympus PEN-F and Samsung NX1 [S]ave

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Samsung NX1 ×
Olympus PEN-F ×
General
ModelSamsung NX1Olympus PEN-F
BrandSamsungOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberNX1PEN-F
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)139125
Width (mm)6637
Height (mm)10272
Weight (g)1,290434
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsung-
Effective megapixels (MP)28.220.3
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)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 score8374
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.223.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.212.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,363894
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)
  • 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)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw (.srw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)15.210.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
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-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder--
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
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid contrast/phase-detect AF: 205-point PDAF (153 cross-point type) + 209-point CDAFHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area)
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; 2.36M-dot OLED, 1.08x - 1.23x magnification, 100% coverage, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.690.62
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.041.23
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 (80) - 25600 (customizable, Default: 80-1600); Manual ISO: Low (80) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
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 - 301/16000 - 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)Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight*1, Night scene, Night + Portrait, Children
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
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.srw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • 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 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi live view
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 or via wi-fi
  • threaded cable release
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
  • combined av/usb connector compatible with optional remote cable rm-uc1
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.410.85
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.420.95
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)15.210.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5343
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)15.110.5
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2239
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)15.210.4
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2029
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.20.14
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.41
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, Single-area AF mode, EFC shutter enabled = 0.202s-
Startup time (s)0.71.8
Play -> record time (s)0.70.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.76
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)500330
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)500-
Battery life, video (minutes)-80
Battery form factorProprietary BP-1900Proprietary BLN-1
Usable battery types
  • 1410mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Proprietary BP-1900 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLN-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 cd-rom
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 gripAvailable in black or silver.



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