Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX1000

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was revealed 24 months later than the NX1000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M10 scores versus the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 features outer measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 and the NX1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and NX1000 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and NX1000.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.