Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung NX210

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung NX210, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 was released 15 months after the NX210 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M1 scores against the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 features outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung NX210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 versus the NX210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and NX210 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and NX210.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX210 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.