Samsung NX30 vs Olympus SP-590UZ

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      BrandSamsungOlympus
      ModelNX30SP-590UZ
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX20
      Successor ModelOlympus SP-600UZ
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels22 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60064 - 6,400
      Photo Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      ProcessorDRIMeIV
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36483968 x 2976
      Other Resolutions5472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 2640 x 2640, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 10242560 x 1920, 2048 x 2536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normalStandard, High, Super High
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3-shot
      Focus Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter
      Number of Focus Points247
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Lens MountSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 676 mm
      Optical Zoom26x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance17 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyAMOLED
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution1,036k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.96x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.64x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1
      Shutter Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps6.0 fps
      Flash Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range8.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      DxO Low Light ISO1014
      DxO Color Depth23.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score77
      Video Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 58 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.28")116 x 84 x 81 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 6.3 x 4.1"
      Package Weight2.5 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Battery PackBP1410
      Battery Life360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: xD Picture Card/microSD
      Other Samsung NX30 Olympus SP-590UZ
      Self Timer 2 - 30 secsYes (12 or 2 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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