Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1000
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced August 2015
- Older Model is Olympus E-M10
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe E-M10 II was revealed 3 years after the NX1000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-M10 II matches up against the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Samsung NX1000
E-M10 II | NX1000 | |||
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Revealed | August 2015 | April 2012 | More modern by 41 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Olympus E-M10 II
NX1000 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Samsung NX1000
E-M10 II | NX1000 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II against the NX1000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and NX1000 is 82 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and NX1000.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer E-M10 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Samsung NX1000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-08-25 | 2012-04-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $499 | $388 |