Side by side comparison and review of Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS and Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | NX 18-55mm OIS lens | M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R lens |
Height | 9.55 cm | 6.37 cm |
Width | 12.7 cm | 11.05 cm |
Depth | 4.17 cm | 3.82 cm |
Weight | 375 g | 279 g |
Body Material | - | Metal |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Silver | White |
Digital Zoom | - | 2x |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 3x |
SENSOR | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.3 Megapixel | 16.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 21,600,000 pixels | 17,200,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,300,000 pixels | 16,050,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 60 fps | - |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Image Processor | DRIMeIV | TruePic VI |
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LENS | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 II R - zoom |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27.7 - 84.7mm | 28 - 84mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | 25 cm |
Max View Angle | 75.9 degree(s) | 75 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 12 elements | 7 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | 58 mm | 37 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Samsung NX | Micro Four Thirds |
Features | - | Aspherical lens, MSC technology |
FOCUSING | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | - | 35 |
AE/AF Control | - | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF |
Face Detection | Yes | Eye Detect AF |
VIEWFINDER | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Viewfinder Type | Built-in - electronic | - |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359,000 pixels | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | - | 2 |
Features | Tilting, auto eye sensor | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO 100-25600, ISO auto (100-25600) |
Exposure Metering | - | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight spot, shadow spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | - | 324 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | - | Art Filter bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing |
Shooting Programs | 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 | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, beach/snow, landscape-portrait, Children, fireworks, panorama assist, night scene, sports mode, sunset, candle, Document, high key, night scene with portrait, underwater macro, underwater wide, low key, nature macro, e-portrait, fisheye converter, wide converter, macro converter |
Special Effects | - | Monotone, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, Muted, portrait, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, i-Enhance, Dramatic Tone, Key Line |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater, 2000K - 14000K |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | - | 7 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | - | Yes |
X-sync Speed | - | 1/250sec, 1/4000 sec |
Exposure Range | - | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
Retouch | Face retouch | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Type | 3" AMOLED display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 1,037,000 pixels | 460,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Folding |
Display Features | Colour control, contrast control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Detachable flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 11 | 7 |
Flash Modes | - | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | - | Yes |
Features | Flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
External Flash Name | - | Olympus FL-LM1 |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Digital Video Format | H.264 | AVI, MJPEG, H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | - | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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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 |
Image Storage | 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 |
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 JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.3 MB |
Video Capture | 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 |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 13Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 10Mbps MJPEG - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Battery Type | Samsung BP1410 Lithium Ion | Olympus BLS-5 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Samsung BP1410 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1410 mAh (included) | Olympus BLS-5 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 360 shots Playback - 3 hours |
Photo shooting - 360 shots (IS on) |
CONNECTIONS | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, Remote Viewfinder Pro | - |
Print Standard | - | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output |
USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Accessory port |
FEATURES | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2 - 30 sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 9 frames per second | 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 3.6 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | HDR post-processing |
Additional Features | 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) | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, in-camera red-eye fix, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, face detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, in-camera RAW processing, Full-time Live View, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Eye-Fi Card Ready, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, FlashAir Card Ready |
OTHERS | Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R |
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Included Accessories | - | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, camera grip, audio / video cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 | Drivers & Utilities, Olympus Viewer 3 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |