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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SH-1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and SH-1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was revealed 6 years later than the SH-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z6 II grades versus the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus SH-1

 Z6 II SH-1 
RevealedOctober 2020March 2014Fresher by 80 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 SH-1 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SH-1

 Z6 II SH-1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II against the SH-1.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and SH-1 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and SH-1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give you more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Z6 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography highlights
86
has manual focus
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
Olympus SH-1 Street photography features
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
lighter than average (271g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography info
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count excellent (25MP)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than average (271 grams)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
49
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (380 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging details
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
37
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
lighter than average (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus SH-1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus Stylus SH-1
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-14 2014-03-31
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $1,997 $349