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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Renewed by Samsung NX1100
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was revealed 8 years after the NX1000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the NX1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Samsung NX1000

 E-M10 IV NX1000 
AnnouncedAugust 2020April 2012Newer by 101 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 NX1000 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX1000

 E-M10 IV NX1000 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with outer dimensions 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 NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the NX1000.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and NX1000 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and NX1000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The newer E-M10 IV should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
73
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography advice
85
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography information
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography information
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
34
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX1000
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSamsung NX1000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Samsung NX1000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-08-04 2012-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 121 15
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life 360 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $699 $388