Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX210

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was launched 3 years later than the NX210 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 II matches up vs the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the NX210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and NX210 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and NX210.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer E-M10 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.