Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J1 was revealed 9 years before the E-M10 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 J1 matches up against the E-M10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 offers external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 J1 compared to the E-M10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and E-M10 IV is 91 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J1 and E-M10 IV.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-M10 IV will give extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 1 J1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.