Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus SP-100

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus SP-100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and SP-100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 6 years later than the SP-100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z6 II matches up versus the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II provides outer 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 SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II and the SP-100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and SP-100 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and SP-100.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.