Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the E-M10 II (16MP) is very close but the 1 S2 (1") and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 1 S2 was brought out 15 months prior to the E-M10 II making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1 S2 matches up versus the E-M10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S2 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 II. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S2 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 II has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 S2 compared to the E-M10 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S2 and E-M10 II is 93 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and E-M10 II.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 S2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 II will result in extra detail having its extra 1.8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older 1 S2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.