Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Old Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Launched August 2020
- Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-M10 IV, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Z6 II was released 3 months after the E-M10 IV which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z6 II scores vs the E-M10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus E-M10 IV
Z6 II | E-M10 IV | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Clearer display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Nikon Z6 II
E-M10 IV | Z6 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-M10 IV
Z6 II | E-M10 IV | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | August 2020 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has proportions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II vs the E-M10 IV.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and E-M10 IV is 61 and 81 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and E-M10 IV.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2020-08-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per sec | 8.7 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 pounds) | 383g (0.84 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,997 | $699 |