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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and SL202 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was launched 11 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Samsung SL202

 E-M10 IV SL202 
AnnouncedAugust 2020February 2009More recent by 140 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 SL202 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung SL202

 E-M10 IV SL202 

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the SL202.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and SL202 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and SL202.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
25
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
85
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
missing external mic support
27
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung SL202
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSamsung SL202
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-08-04 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 4.60 m
Flash modes Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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