Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX3000

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 16 months after the NX3000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 II matches up versus the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II has got physical 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 NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 II against the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and NX3000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and NX3000.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.