- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Olympus E-M5 II
E-M5 vs E-M5 II |
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General | ||
Model Number: | NX11 | E-M5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $649.00 | $1299.99 |
Street Price: | $899.95 | |
Date Available: | 2011-02-28 | 2012-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 12.5 oz (353 g) |
23.0 oz
(652 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.8 x
3.4 x
1.6 in. (123 x 87 x 40 mm) |
4.8 x
3.5 x
1.7 in. (122 x 89 x 43 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Samsung | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 14.6 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.16 microns | 3.75 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 63 | 71 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | 22.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | 12.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 553 | 826 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3056 x 3056 (9.3 MP, 1:1), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (SRW) | JPEG, MPO, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 8.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30 ) 32 (30) |
1920x1080 (60i)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264), AAC (Sound) | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Samsung NX | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS i-Function | Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ Digital ED |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 24 - 100mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 12 - 50mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 4.20x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/6.3 - 22 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
50 cm 7.9 - 19.7 in |
|
Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 2x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 1 point (Free selection) Multi: Normal 15points, Close Up 35 points Face Detection: Max 10 faces | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 35-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / OLED |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 921,000 dot VGA (640 x 480 pixel), 100% coverage, 0.86x magnification, 20.2mm Eyepoint, -4 to +2 Diopter | EVF; 1.44M-dot, 1.15x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | 1,440,000 dots | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.57x | 0.58x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.86x | 1.15x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 614,000 dots | 614,000 dots (205,000 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (1EV or 1/3EV step) | AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual) | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 247 (19 x 13) segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Lens Priority, Sound Picture, Panorama, Scene (Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports) | Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D Still), Art Filter, Underwater wide / macro |
Self Timer: | 2 - 30 sec. (1 sec. step) seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in + Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, OFF | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1 (FULL) - 1/64) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Bundled FL-LM2 GN = 7m/ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (SRW) | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264), AAC (Sound) | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Option Wired (SR9NX01) | Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 |
Connections (extended): | DC Power Input Connector, Wired Remote | Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, Accessory Port 2 |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.52 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.51 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 20 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.56 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.9 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 17 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.102 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.44 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.056 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode lag = 0.175 second | |
Startup Time: | 1.1 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.3 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 400 shots | 360 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP1310 | Proprietary BLN-1 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP1310 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Intelli-Studio 3.0, Samsung RAW Converter 4, Adobe Reader | Olympus Viewer 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 3" tilting OLED monitor with Touchscreen panel, Hi-res EVF, 5-axis image stabilization, 9 fps burst, Full HD video. |