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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 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
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Samsung NX10

 OM System OM-1 NX10 
LaunchedFebruary 2022April 2010Newer by 145 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k614kSharper 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 dimensions3.00"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.

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-1 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (520 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
52
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-1 Travel photography info
Samsung NX10 Travel photography info
78
better than average battery power (520 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
62
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with OM System OM-1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (520 shots)
two card slots
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-1 Vlogging information
Samsung NX10 Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
24
has face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Samsung NX10
 OM System OM-1Samsung 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