Samsung Galaxy NX vs Olympus PEN-F

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Olympus PEN-F

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

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Olympus PEN-F

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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 330 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
25 mm vs 37 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
922k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.69x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Olympus PEN-F 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
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~1.80 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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
10.4 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
43 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
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
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
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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Review Excerpt

Read our Samsung Galaxy NX Review

Highest resolution Olympus 4/3" camera yet; Excellent image quality for its class; Very good dynamic range; Fast autofocus; Fast burst speeds; Lots of fun creative filter options; Built-in EVF, Wi-Fi.
Expensive; No weather sealing; Mediocre battery life; No 4K video; No mic or headphone jacks.
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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 PEN-F

Fujifilm X-E1

$999
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus PEN-F vs Fujifilm X-E1

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 PEN-F

Fujifilm X-E2S

$999
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1250
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus PEN-F vs Fujifilm X-E2S

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 PEN-F

Panasonic GX85

$999
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85

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

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Olympus E-PL8

Olympus PEN-F

Olympus E-PL8

$999
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$599
4/3

Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus E-PL8

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 PEN-F

Leica CL

$999
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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