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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
81
Imaging
61
Features
83
Overall
69
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and DV150F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was launched 7 years after the DV150F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M10 IV grades against the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Samsung DV150F

 E-M10 IV DV150F 
ReleasedAugust 2020January 2013More modern by 93 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 DV150F E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung DV150F

 E-M10 IV DV150F 
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV against the DV150F.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and DV150F is 81 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and DV150F.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
Samsung DV150F Street photography information
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
84
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
34
really wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSamsung DV150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Samsung DV150F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-08-04 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $150