Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX200

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 II was brought out 3 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M10 II grades against the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 II vs the NX200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and NX200 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and NX200.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX200 will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.