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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
85
Imaging
43
Features
66
Overall
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Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X 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
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V1
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 V3
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus E-M1X, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and E-M1X (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the E-M1X and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1 V2 grades against the E-M1X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Olympus E-M1X

 1 V2 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Nikon 1 V2

 E-M1X 1 V2 
IntroducedJanuary 2019October 2012More recent by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus E-M1X

 1 V2 E-M1X 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 has got outer 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-M1X has specifications of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus E-M1X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1 V2 compared to the E-M1X.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and E-M1X is 85 and 54 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and E-M1X.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus E-M1X will give greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography details
65
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
63
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
68
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (870 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 V2
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
29
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
68
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (997g)
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus E-M1X
 Nikon 1 V2Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-10-24 2019-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3A Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 73 121
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278 gr (0.61 pounds) 997 gr (2.20 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 870 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID EN-EL21 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots Single Dual
Launch price $599 $2,999