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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 8 years after the SZ-31MR iHS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z6 II scores versus the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Z6 II SZ-31MR iHS 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2012More modern by 106 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kCrisper screen (+1180k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Nikon Z6 II

 SZ-31MR iHS Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Z6 II SZ-31MR iHS 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and SZ-31MR iHS is 61 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Z6 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography factors
86
manual focus
resolution is amazing (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (410 CIPA)
44
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is amazing (25MP)
low battery life (410 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (226g)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
low battery life (410 CIPA)
41
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 705 gr (1.55 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at release $1,997 $0