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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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
  • Introduced August 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 E-M10 II Galaxy NX 
ReleasedAugust 2015June 2013Newer by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Olympus E-M10 II

 Galaxy NX E-M10 II 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Samsung Galaxy NX

 E-M10 II Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
73
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
68
great battery pack (440 per charge)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
34
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IISamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-25 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options 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, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 440 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $1,300