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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus SP-100

 Z7 II SP-100 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2014More modern by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Nikon Z7 II

 SP-100 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus SP-100

 Z7 II SP-100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography features
88
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography info
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (594g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (594g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus SP-100
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 594 gr (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Two 1
Launch pricing $2,997 $400