Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX10

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.