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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 6 years later than the NX2000 and that is quite a large gap as far as 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 NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M10 IV grades against the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Samsung NX2000

 E-M10 IV NX2000 
IntroducedAugust 2020November 2013Fresher by 82 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 NX2000 E-M10 IV 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1040kClearer screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX2000

 E-M10 IV NX2000 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the NX2000.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and NX2000 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and NX2000.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The more recent E-M10 IV will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Street photography advice
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
61
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
85
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging factors
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging factors
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no external microphone jack
35
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX2000
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSamsung NX2000
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Samsung NX2000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-08-04 2013-11-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 228g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 360 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $599