Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX210
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
- Renewed by Samsung NX300

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX210 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Samsung NX210
E-M10 II | NX210 | |||
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Revealed | August 2015 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 37 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+426k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus E-M10 II
NX210 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Samsung NX210
E-M10 II | NX210 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Samsung NX210 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-08-25 | 2012-08-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
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 | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 842 | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery format | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $499 | $625 |