Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung MV800

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung MV800, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and MV800 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was revealed 4 years later than the MV800 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 II grades versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II has external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung MV800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 II versus the MV800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and MV800 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and MV800.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The E-M10 II has the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The newer E-M10 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.