Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL9
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
- Announced January 2012
- New Model is Nikon 1 V2
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2018
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL8
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On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 1 V1 was brought out 7 years before the E-PL9 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 V1 grades against the E-PL9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Olympus E-PL9
| 1 V1 | E-PL9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Nikon 1 V1
| E-PL9 | 1 V1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 73 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Olympus E-PL9
| 1 V1 | E-PL9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V1 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 V1 compared to the E-PL9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and E-PL9 is 84 and 85 respectively.
Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V1 and E-PL9.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 V1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-PL9 will produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 1 V1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications
| Nikon 1 V1 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon 1 V1 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-01-20 | 2018-02-08 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 135 | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 8.6 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 383g (0.84 lb) | 380g (0.84 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 346 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 350 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $670 | $599 |