Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX mini
80 Imaging
55 Features
75 Overall
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93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Introduced August 2017
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 II
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced March 2014
Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M10 III was brought out 3 years after the NX mini which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M10 III matches up against the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Samsung NX mini
E-M10 III | NX mini | |||
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Announced | August 2017 | March 2014 | More modern by 43 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 461k | Sharper display (+579k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Olympus E-M10 III
NX mini | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung NX mini
E-M10 III | NX mini | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III features external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 III vs the NX mini.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and NX mini is 80 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and NX mini.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will result in more detail having its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 III will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Samsung NX mini |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-08-31 | 2014-03-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20.5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX-M |
Total lenses | 107 | 2 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
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 | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
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 PCM | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) | 196 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" 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 | 330 shots | 650 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $650 | $530 |