Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-M10 III

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the E-M10 III which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 S1 grades against the E-M10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S1 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 S1 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 III has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 S1 vs the E-M10 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and E-M10 III is 92 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and E-M10 III.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-M10 III will offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 1 S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.