Samsung Galaxy NX vs Olympus E-M5 III

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Olympus E-M5 III

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Olympus E-M5 III

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 310 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
25 mm vs 49 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
922k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Olympus E-M5 III advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
26 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Read our Samsung Galaxy NX Review

Improved image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance for a modern MFT sensor; Very fast AF; Excellent image stabilization; 4K video recording; Weather-sealed build quality.
Below average battery life; Small size can be awkward with long, heavy lenses; One SD card slot.
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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX300

Samsung Galaxy NX

Samsung NX300

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300

Olympus E-M5 III

Samsung NX300

$924
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung NX300

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Olympus E-M5 III

Fujifilm X-E2S

$924
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$1250
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica CL

Olympus E-M5 III

Leica CL

$924
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic G100

Samsung Galaxy NX

Panasonic G100

$8000
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$599
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Panasonic G100

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic G100

$924
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$599
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100

Compared to Olympus E-M10 IV

Samsung Galaxy NX

Olympus E-M10 IV

$8000
APS-C

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

$649
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Olympus E-M5 III

Olympus E-M10 IV

$924
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$649
4/3

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-M10 IV

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