Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX210

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL7 versus Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 2 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-PL7 scores against the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 offers physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 versus Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL7 against the NX210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and NX210 is 86 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and NX210.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer E-PL7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.