Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX210

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-P7 versus Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P7 was launched 8 years after the NX210 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-P7 scores vs the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P7 has outer dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P7 versus Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-P7 vs the NX210.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P7 and NX210 is 86 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P7 and NX210.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The E-P7 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The younger E-P7 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.