Samsung Galaxy NX vs Olympus E-PL9

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Olympus E-PL9

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

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Olympus E-PL9

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
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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 350 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
25 mm vs 39 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
2765k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Olympus E-PL9 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$700 vs $1400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
473g vs 718g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 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
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Olympus E-PL9

Fujifilm X-E1

$700
4/3

Less expensive
Lens selection

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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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-PL9

Fujifilm X-E2S

$700
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1250
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Samsung Galaxy NX

Panasonic GX85

$8000
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-PL9

Panasonic GX85

$700
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Longer stills battery life

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

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Compared to Olympus E-PL8

Samsung Galaxy NX

Olympus E-PL8

$8000
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$599
4/3

Less expensive
Lens selection

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Olympus E-PL9

Olympus E-PL8

$700
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$599
4/3

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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

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Olympus E-PL9

Leica CL

$700
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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