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Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Nikon Z9 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73

Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Launched October 2021
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Z9 was launched 2 years later than the E-M1X and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z9 scores vs the E-M1X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 Z9 E-M1X 
LaunchedOctober 2021January 2019More recent by 34 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1037kCrisper screen (+1052k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 E-M1X Z9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 Z9 E-M1X 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z9 has got physical measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst 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).
Take a look at the Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z9 against the E-M1X.
Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z9 and E-M1X is 51 and 54 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z9 and E-M1X.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z9 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z9 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Z9 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
88
 focusing manually
 megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
76
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
70
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 weather sealing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition (1,340g)
67
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than others in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z9 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
90
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (740 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery (870 shots)
 supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z9 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
65
 better than average battery (740 shots)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
 more heavy than competition (1,340 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
68
 good battery (870 per charge)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 features touch focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than others in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
87
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (740 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
79
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery (870 per charge)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z9 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
32
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focusing
 high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (1,340g)
68
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (997g)
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Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Olympus E-M1X
 Nikon Z9Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z9 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-10-28 2019-01-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 32 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 493 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 29 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,089 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 60s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 7680x4320 4096x2160
Video data format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 lbs) 997 gr (2.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
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 740 photographs 870 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model EN-EL18d -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual CFexpress Type B slots -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at launch $5,500 $2,999