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Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 III
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX11
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 II was introduced 6 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M1 II scores vs the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Samsung NX10

 E-M1 II NX10 
ReleasedSeptember 2016April 2010Fresher by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k614kCrisper screen (+423k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 NX10 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Samsung NX10

 E-M1 II NX10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while 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).

Check the Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II against the NX10.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and NX10 is 68 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and NX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will give you more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography factors
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography features
Samsung NX10 Street photography features
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (574 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (350 shots)
52
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Samsung NX10
72
lighter than competitors in class (574 grams)
weather proof
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (350 CIPA)
63
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery power (350 per charge)
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
Vlogging with Samsung NX10
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (574 grams)
24
has face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Samsung NX10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISamsung NX10
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Samsung NX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-09-19 2010-04-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 15
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MOV, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574g (1.27 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 63
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 10.8
DXO Low light score 1312 572
Other
Battery life 350 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-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 SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $1,700 $626