Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210
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73 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Samsung NX210
E-M10 | NX210 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | August 2012 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 614k | Crisper screen (+423k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus E-M10
NX210 | E-M10 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Samsung NX210
E-M10 | NX210 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Samsung NX210 | |
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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 |