Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Olympus E-M1X
1 V2 | E-M1X |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Nikon 1 V2
E-M1X | 1 V2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | ![]() | October 2012 | More recent by 76 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 V2 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications
Nikon 1 V2 | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | |
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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 |