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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VG-110, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and VG-110 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and VG-110 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was revealed 9 years after the VG-110 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z6 II scores versus the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus VG-110

 Z6 II VG-110 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2011More modern by 118 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon Z6 II

 VG-110 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus VG-110

 Z6 II VG-110 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys 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 VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II versus the VG-110.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and VG-110 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and VG-110.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give greater detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
86
manual focus
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Olympus VG-110
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (410 per charge)
24
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (170 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
66
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count great (25MP)
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (170 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
27
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (170 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
28
pretty wide (27mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus VG-110
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus VG-110
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-10-14 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 grams (1.55 lb) 105 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 pictures 170 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $1,997 $150