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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
88 Overall
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Nikon Z6 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73

Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z6 II
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 versus Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 was released 5 months prior to the E-M1X so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z6 matches up against the E-M1X for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 Z6 E-M1X 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kCrisper display (+1063k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Nikon Z6

		

		

			
 E-M1X Z6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 Z6 E-M1X 
LaunchedAugust 2018January 2019Similar generation
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z6 versus Olympus E-M1X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 vs the E-M1X.
Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and E-M1X is 62 and 54 respectively.
Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 and E-M1X.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
85
 manual focus
 amazing MP (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
76
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z6 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
78
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
67
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 features focus by touch
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition (997g)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z6 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
81
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 low battery pack (330 per charge)
80
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (870 CIPA)
 supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
66
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 amazing MP (25MP)
 low battery pack (330 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
68
 great battery pack (870 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
81
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (25MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 low battery pack (330 per charge)
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (870 shots)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z6
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
36
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone port
 does not feature selfie friendly display
68
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone support
 more heavy than competition (997 grams)
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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M1X
 Nikon Z6Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2019-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Dual 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 25MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 273 121
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 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 Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 997g (2.20 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3299 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 870 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type XQD card -
Card slots Single 2
Launch pricing $1,997 $2,999