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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 III
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 II was introduced 3 years after the DV300F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M10 II matches up against the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Samsung DV300F

 E-M10 II DV300F 
ReleasedAugust 2015January 2012More modern by 45 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus E-M10 II

 DV300F E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Samsung DV300F

 E-M10 II DV300F 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 II and the DV300F.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and DV300F is 82 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and DV300F.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II has got the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer E-M10 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
71
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
82
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography information
Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
73
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 II
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IISamsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Samsung DV300F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-08-25 2012-01-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 BP88
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $200