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- Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II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
Photography Glossary 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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung NX10
| E-M1X | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Samsung NX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |