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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX200

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(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
  • Launched August 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Samsung NX200

 E-M10 II NX200 
IntroducedAugust 2015February 2012More recent by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 NX200 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Samsung NX200

 E-M10 II NX200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography information
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Street photography with Samsung NX200
83
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (223g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography info
Samsung NX200 Sports photography info
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
73
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (223g)
MP count decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging information
Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
34
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Samsung NX200
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IISamsung NX200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Samsung NX200
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-25 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
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 per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AEB
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 223 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 69
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.6
DXO Low light score 842 618
Other
Battery life 320 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BC1030
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $818