Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V2 was revealed 8 years earlier than the E-M10 IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1 V2 matches up against the E-M10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 has got external measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 V2 and the E-M10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and E-M10 IV is 85 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and E-M10 IV.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-M10 IV will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.