Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Samsung DV300F
E-M10 II | DV300F | |||
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Released | August 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 45 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus E-M10 II
DV300F | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Samsung DV300F
E-M10 II | DV300F | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |