Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Launched February 2020
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Announced April 2010
- Renewed by Samsung NX11
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe E-M1 III was brought out 9 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Samsung NX10
E-M1 III | NX10 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | April 2010 | More recent by 120 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 614k | Crisper display (+423k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus E-M1 III
NX10 | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung NX10
E-M1 III | NX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has proportions 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 III vs Samsung NX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III against the NX10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and NX10 is 67 and 80 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and NX10.
Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus E-M1 III will give you more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Samsung NX10 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-02-11 | 2010-04-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic IX | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580 gr (1.28 lbs) | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 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 | 420 images | 400 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Launch cost | $1,800 | $626 |