Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX10
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Launched August 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

The E-M10 IV was manufactured 10 years after the NX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Samsung NX10
E-M10 IV | NX10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 126 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+426k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
NX10 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX10
E-M10 IV | NX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the NX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and NX10 is 81 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and NX10.
As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Samsung NX10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-08-04 | 2010-04-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 920k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.7fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 400 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $699 | $626 |