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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung DV300F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was unveiled 5 years later than the DV300F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M10 III grades against the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Samsung DV300F

 E-M10 III DV300F 
IntroducedAugust 2017January 2012More recent by 69 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus E-M10 III

 DV300F E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung DV300F

 E-M10 III DV300F 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the DV300F.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and DV300F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and DV300F.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The E-M10 III has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The younger E-M10 III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (410 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
67
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (410g)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (410 grams)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Samsung DV300F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-08-31 2012-01-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $650 $200