OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10
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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
- Revealed February 2022
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched April 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX11
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The following is a comprehensive comparison of the OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe OM System OM-1 was unveiled 12 years after the NX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the OM System OM-1 grades versus the NX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for OM System OM-1 & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at OM System OM-1 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Samsung NX10
| OM System OM-1 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2022 |  | April 2010 | Newer by 145 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+1006k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the OM System OM-1
| NX10 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|
Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Samsung NX10
| OM System OM-1 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-1 comes with physical measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the OM System OM-1 vs the NX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-1 and NX10 is 65 and 80 respectively.
OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-1 and NX10.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-1 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the OM System OM-1 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer OM System OM-1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
| OM System OM-1 | Samsung NX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | OM System OM-1 | Samsung NX10 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2022-02-15 | 2010-04-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 1053 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | 1053 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 118 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.00" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 599 gr (1.32 lb) | 499 gr (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 520 images | 400 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLX-1 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Dual | 1 |
| Price at release | $2,199 | $626 |