Samsung NX300M vs Olympus SP-565UZ

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      BrandSamsungOlympus
      ModelNX300MSP-565UZ
      MSRP$749 (with 20-50mm), $799 (with 18-55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels21.6 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60064 - 6,400
      Photo Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      ProcessorDRIMe IV
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36483648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions5472 x 3080, 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2640 x 2640, 2688 x 1512, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 10242560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fine, normalStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth24-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceiESP 2 Auto, One-Touch, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, and 3 Fluorescents), White Balance Compensation
      WB Bracketing3 frames in amber-blue or magenta-green direction
      Focus Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter
      Number of Focus Points247143
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Lens MountSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 520 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyActive Matrix OLED screen
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.3"2.50"
      Screen Resolution768k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Shutter Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.6 fps1.2 fps
      Flash Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      1st/2nd Curtain
      Smart Flash
      Manual
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.40 m ISO 200
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeWireless Flash
      Exposure Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, My Mode, Exposure Compensation (ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps), Exposure Bracketing (5 frames), AE Lock
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      DxO Low Light ISO68
      DxO Color Depth18.7
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score30
      Video Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      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 NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smarphone
      Environmental Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Dimensions122 x 64 x 41 mm (4.8 x 2.52 x 1.61")116 x 84 x 81 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)331 g (0.73 lb / 11.68 oz)413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.8 x 6.2 x 4.2"
      Package Weight2.5 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Battery PackBP11304 x AA
      Battery Life330 shots
      Internal Storage48 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: xD Picture Card
      Other Samsung NX300M Olympus SP-565UZ
      Self Timer 2 sec to 30 secYes (12 or 2 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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