Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and SP-100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was launched 6 years after the SP-100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z7 II scores against the SP-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the SP-100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and SP-100 is 61 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and SP-100.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.