Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly close but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 II was revealed 2 years after the Galaxy NX which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 II scores against the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II has external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 II vs the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and Galaxy NX is 82 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and Galaxy NX.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.