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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
86 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Samsung NX210

		

		

			
 E-P7 NX210 
ReleasedJune 2021August 2012More modern by 108 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus E-P7

		

		

			
 NX210 E-P7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX210

		

		

			
 E-P7 NX210 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P7 and NX210 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
77
 manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
77
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-P7 Street photography information
Samsung NX210 Street photography information
86
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 above average ISO range (25,600)
73
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than average in class (222 grams)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-P7 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
73
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 has no phase detect AF
56
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX210 Travel photography factors
87
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
68
 lighter than average in class (222g)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
83
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
71
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-P7
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
80
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 no external microphone socket
34
 comes with face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (222g)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 missing mic support
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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX210
 Olympus PEN E-P7Samsung NX210
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Samsung NX210
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-09 2012-08-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 121 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 118 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $800 $625