Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX210

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung NX210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 was released 3 months before the NX210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M5 scores vs the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 compared to the NX210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and NX210 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and NX210.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.