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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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
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
  • Announced April 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX11
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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.

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The 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.

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

 E-M1 III NX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020April 2010More recent by 120 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k614kCrisper 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 

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

 E-M1 III NX10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Samsung NX10
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
52
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography information
Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
63
good battery pack (400 per charge)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography factors
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging factors
Samsung NX10 Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
24
comes with face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (499g)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung NX10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISamsung NX10
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