Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D7100 (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the D7100 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D7100 was introduced 4 years prior to the E-M1 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D7100 matches up against the E-M1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7100 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D7100 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7100 comes with physical dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 II has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D7100 against the E-M1 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7100 and E-M1 II is 59 and 68 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D7100 and E-M1 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D7100 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D7100 will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D7100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.