Detailed comparison and review of Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | Body only | NX 18-55mm OIS lens |
| Height | 9.35 cm | 9.55 cm |
| Width | 13.04 cm | 12.7 cm |
| Depth | 6.31 cm | 4.17 cm |
| Weight | 443 g | 375 g |
| Body Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
| Enclosure Colour | Silver | Black | Black |
| Protection | Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant | - |
| Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
| SENSOR | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16.3 Megapixel | 20.3 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 16,800,000 pixels | 21,600,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,300,000 pixels | 20,300,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (4/3") | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) |
| Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 60 fps |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
| Sensor Features | - | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
| Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
| PROCESSOR | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Image Processor | TruePic VII | DRIMeIV |
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| LENS | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Type | - | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 27.7 - 84.7mm |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Distance | - | 28 cm |
| Max View Angle | - | 75.9 degree(s) |
| Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual |
| Lens Construction | - | 9 groups / 12 elements |
| Filter Size | - | 58 mm |
| Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| FOCUSING | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF | - |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes |
| VIEWFINDER | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Viewfinder Type | Built-in - electronic | Built-in - electronic |
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| Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360,000 pixels | 2,359,000 pixels |
| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 1.48x | - |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +2 | - |
| Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | - |
| Features | - | Tilting, auto eye sensor |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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| Light Sensitivity | ISO 200-25600, ISO auto (200-25600) | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | - |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 324 | - |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Bracketing Modes | Art Filter bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing | - |
| Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, beach/snow, landscape-portrait, Children, fireworks, 3D image, panorama assist, night scene, sports mode, sunset, candle, high key, night scene with portrait, anti shake, low key, documents, nature macro, e-portrait, fisheye converter, wide converter, macro converter | Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, fireworks, multiple exposure, panorama assist, sunset, jump shot, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, creative shot, best face |
| Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia, soft focus, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Star Light, Defocus, White Edge | - |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater, 2000K - 14000K | Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 30 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Exposure Range | EV 2-20 (ISO 100) | - |
| Retouch | - | Face retouch |
| DISPLAY | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" AMOLED display |
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| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Format | 1,037,000 pixels | 1,037,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Folding | Rotating |
| Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control, display colour control | Colour control, contrast control |
| FLASH | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Camera Flash | Detachable flash | Pop-up flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 7 | 11 |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
| Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing | Flash +/- compensation |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Digital Video Format | AVI, MJPEG, H.264, MOV | H.264 |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW, MPO |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | - |
| MEMORY | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
| Memory Card Included | No | - |
| Image Storage | RAW 4608 x 3456 - 17 MB JPEG 4608 x 3456 - 7.5 MB JPEG 4608 x 3456 - 3.5 MB JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 1.1 MB |
RAW 5472 x 3648 JPEG 5472 x 3648 JPEG 3888 x 2592 JPEG 2976 x 1984 JPEG 1728 x 1152 JPEG 2736 x 1824 JPEG 5472 x 3080 JPEG 3712 x 2088 JPEG 2944 x 1656 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 3648 x 3648 JPEG 2640 x 2640 JPEG 2000 x 2000 JPEG 1024 x 1024 MPO 2688 x 1512 - 3D mode MPO 1920 x 1080 - 3D mode |
| Video Capture | MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 24Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 16Mbps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 12Mbps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 8Mbps MJPEG - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 H.264 - 1920 x 810 H.264 - 1280 x 720 H.264 - 640 x 480 H.264 - 320 x 240 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Battery Type | Olympus BLN-1 Lithium Ion | Samsung BP1410 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | Olympus BLN-1 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Samsung BP1410 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1410 mAh (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 250 shots | Photo shooting - 360 shots Playback - 3 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN | Composite video/audio, HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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| Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | Remote control via mobile devices, Remote Viewfinder Pro |
| Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | - |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone Accessory port |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output |
| FEATURES | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | 2 - 30 sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 10 frames per second, 6.5 frames per second | 9 frames per second |
| Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, sharpness control, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, in-camera red-eye fix, interval shooting mode, face detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, in-camera RAW processing, Full-time Live View, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Eye-Fi Card Ready, Touch Shutter technology, GPS via mobile | RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, face detection, built-in help guide, Smart AUTO, Tag & Go (NFC/Wi-Fi) |
| OTHERS | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS |
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| Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | - |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities, Olympus Viewer 3 | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |