Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X
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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Olympus E-M1X
Z6 | E-M1X | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1037k | Crisper display (+1063k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Nikon Z6
E-M1X | Z6 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Olympus E-M1X
Z6 | E-M1X | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | January 2019 | Similar 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z6 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | |
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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 |