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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 III
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung NX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and NX1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 12 months after the NX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M10 II grades versus the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Samsung NX1

 E-M10 II NX1 
RevealedAugust 2015September 2014Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kSharper screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 NX1 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Samsung NX1

 E-M10 II NX1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II features physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the NX1.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and NX1 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and NX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will result in extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography factors
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Street photography with Samsung NX1
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
74
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography info
Samsung NX1 Sports photography info
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
73
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography information
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 II
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
lighter than average in class (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Samsung NX1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IISamsung NX1
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Samsung NX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-25 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 11.00 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 -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 83
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.2
DXO Low light score 842 1363
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 500 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BP1900
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $1,500