Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 III was introduced 4 years after the Galaxy NX which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M10 III scores against the Galaxy NX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III has physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 III versus the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and Galaxy NX is 80 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.