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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 V3
Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon 1 V2 versus Olympus E-M10 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the E-M10 II (16MP) is very similar but the 1 V2 (1") and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 3 years before the E-M10 II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1 V2 grades versus the E-M10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 1 V2 E-M10 II 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Nikon 1 V2

 E-M10 II 1 V2 
ReleasedAugust 2015October 2012Fresher by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus E-M10 II

 1 V2 E-M10 II 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 II has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 V2 versus Olympus E-M10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 V2 versus the E-M10 II.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and E-M10 II is 85 and 82 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and E-M10 II.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 II will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 II sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography advice
66
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography details
Olympus E-M10 II Street photography details
63
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
63
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V2
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
62
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
73
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging highlights
29
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus E-M10 II
 Nikon 1 V2Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-10-24 2015-08-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3A TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 73 81
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278g (0.61 lbs) 390g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 73
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light rating 403 842
Other
Battery life 310 shots 320 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $599 $499