Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX100
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX100 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
- Introduced August 2020
- Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX200
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX100 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
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The E-M10 IV was launched 10 years after the NX100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Samsung NX100
E-M10 IV | NX100 | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 121 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+426k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
NX100 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX100
E-M10 IV | NX100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 IV and the NX100.
![Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX100 size comparison Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-IV-vs-Samsung-NX100-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and NX100 is 81 and 88 respectively.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and NX100.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will render extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-IV-vs-Samsung-NX100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Samsung NX100 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-08-04 | 2010-09-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.7fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 gr (0.84 pounds) | 282 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 420 photographs |
Battery format | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $699 | $386 |