Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX10
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Launched January 2019
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX11

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX10 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

The E-M1X was released 8 years after the NX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1X grades against the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Samsung NX10
E-M1X | NX10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 108 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+423k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus E-M1X
NX10 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung NX10
E-M1X | NX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X vs the NX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and NX10 is 54 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and NX10.
All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-M1X will render greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Samsung NX10 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-01-24 | 2010-04-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TruePic VIII | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997g (2.20 lbs) | 499g (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 images | 400 images |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Cost at release | $2,999 | $626 |