Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX210
84 Imaging
59 Features
79 Overall
67
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2016
(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
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- Successor is Samsung NX300
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX210 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus PEN-F versus Samsung NX210, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe PEN-F was unveiled 3 years after the NX210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PEN-F scores versus the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN-F & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Samsung NX210
PEN-F | NX210 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | August 2012 | Newer by 43 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 614k | Sharper display (+423k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus PEN-F
NX210 | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Samsung NX210
PEN-F | NX210 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size |
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F offers outside measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and 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).
See the Olympus PEN-F versus Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the PEN-F compared to the NX210.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and NX210 is 84 and 90 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and NX210.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The PEN-F has the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier. The younger PEN-F provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Samsung NX210 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-01-27 | 2012-08-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 lb) | 222 grams (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 894 | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 330 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $1,000 | $625 |