Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX2000

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was introduced 22 months later than the NX2000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M10 II matches up against the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 II versus the NX2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and NX2000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and NX2000.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer E-M10 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.