Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 II

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 II Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.