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Comparison of Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung NX100 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung NX100 ×
Olympus XZ-1 ×
General
ModelSamsung NX100Olympus XZ-1
BrandSamsungOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberNX100XZ-1
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)121111
Width (mm)3542
Height (mm)7165
Weight (g)463274
Waterproof--
SuccessorSamsung NX200-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSamsung-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.610
Sensor formatAPS-C1/1.63 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.7246.24
Sensor width (mm)23.77.85
Sensor height (mm)15.65.89
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.162.15
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6234
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.618.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.710.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)563117
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1472 x 976(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.srw)
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2.92
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264 .MP4AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NX-
LensSamsung iFunction 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 EDiZuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)31.00 - 77.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)20.00 - 50.006.00 - 24.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.54
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.12 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)-60
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 60
Filter thread (mm)40-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detectionContrast Detection. 11-area with face detection and AF tracking
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF: 201Kdot (QVGA), 98% coverage, 0.83x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopterOptional VF-2 external EVF
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.55-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.83-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)614,000614,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settings100 - 3200; expandable to 6400AUTO: ISO 100 - 800 / Manual ISO 100 - 6400, 1/3 EV steps, Movie ISO 200 - 1600, Low light ISO 100 - 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • d)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • k (manual)
  • n
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
  • underwater auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, center-weighted, spot324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSmartAuto, Lens Priority, Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, NightPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sport, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Exposure
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Max flash sync (s)1/180-
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.srw)
  • 12-bit raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional rm-uc1 remote cable
Connections (extended)
  • accessory port for optional evf or gps module (gps10)
  • accessory port
  • dedicated multi-connector
  • mini hdmi type-d
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 available
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.061.22
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.05-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)6-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.92
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)814
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.430.52
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.54
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.84
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.110.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF Multi-area shutter lag = 0.444s-
Startup time (s)1.11.5
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)420320
Battery form factorProprietary BP-1310Proprietary Li-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Li-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows xp / vista / 7; mac os 10.4 or later
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresiFunction lenses allow shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO setting changes from lens; Smart Filters, 720p HD movies1/1.63" 10-megapixel CCD with TruPic V image processor, iZUIKO f1.8-2.5 6.0-24mm lens, dual image stabilization



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