Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX300M

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The E-M10 was introduced 15 months after the NX300M which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 grades against the NX300M with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. 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) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 and the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and NX300M is 82 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and NX300M.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 provides an edge in sensor tech.