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Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 II
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 versus Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 was released 20 months later than the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 matches up against the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Samsung NX210

 E-M10 NX210 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2012More recent by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k614kCrisper screen (+423k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus E-M10

 NX210 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Samsung NX210

 E-M10 NX210 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 versus Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 and the NX210.

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and NX210 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and NX210.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX210 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (396g)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
67
has touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition in class (396 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX210 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (396 grams)
34
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Samsung NX210
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Samsung NX210
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-18 2012-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 81 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 71
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 884 719
Other
Battery life 320 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 BC1030
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $625