Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon 1 S1 and Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The 1 S1 was released 8 years before the E-M10 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1 S1 grades vs the E-M10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S1 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 features outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 S1 and Olympus E-M10 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1 S1 and the E-M10 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S1 and E-M10 IV is 92 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and E-M10 IV.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 S1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 1 S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.