Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX20
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX11
- New Model is Samsung NX30
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Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very close but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M10 II was released 3 years after the NX20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M10 II grades versus the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Samsung NX20
| E-M10 II | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2015 |  | April 2012 | Newer by 41 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Crisper display (+426k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Olympus E-M10 II
| NX20 | E-M10 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Samsung NX20
| E-M10 II | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with 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) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II vs the NX20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and NX20 is 82 and 83 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and NX20.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX20 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Samsung NX20 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2015-08-25 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| 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 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 390g (0.86 lbs) | 341g (0.75 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 73 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 842 | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 images | 360 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-50 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $499 | $1,100 |
