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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-400

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Updated by Olympus E-410
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-400 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-400, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-400 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was brought out 14 years later than the E-400 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 II scores against the E-400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-400

 Z7 II E-400 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2006More recent by 172 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k215kCrisper display (+1885k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Nikon Z7 II

 E-400 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-400

 Z7 II E-400 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II offers outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus E-400 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II against the E-400.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and E-400 is 61 and 77 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and E-400.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will show more detail having its extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-400 Portrait photography advice
88
focusing manually
resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
46
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
Olympus E-400 Street photography factors
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Olympus E-400 Sports photography details
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Olympus E-400
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is great (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Landscape photography camera
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-400
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
9
can't record video
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-400
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus E-400
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus E-400
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-10-14 2006-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 gr (1.55 pounds) 435 gr (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
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 420 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $2,997 $599