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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX210

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(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
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 8 years after the NX210 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Samsung NX210

 E-M10 IV NX210 
IntroducedAugust 2020August 2012More modern by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 NX210 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX210

 E-M10 IV NX210 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got outer 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) and the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 IV against the NX210.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and NX210 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and NX210.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The more recent E-M10 IV will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography advice
Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
73
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography advice
Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
85
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing external mic socket
34
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX210
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSamsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Samsung NX210
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-08-04 2012-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $699 $625