Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon 1 S1 and the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon 1 S1 was introduced in June 2013 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II was introduced in September 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon 1 S1 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 135 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 15.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Highlights

      • 20.3 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 121 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,037k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 15.0 fps Mechanical and 60.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon 1 S1
      4. Advantage of Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon 1 S1 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II.

      PROS

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      •   Video Capture
      •   135 Focus Points
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   121 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/60 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 56
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 15.0 fps
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      •   Weight - 574 g (1.27 lb / 20.25 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon 1 S1

      Nikon 1 S1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon 1 S1 over Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II.

      Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      More Focus Points 135 vs 121
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz) vs 574 g (1.27 lb / 20.25 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon 1 S1.

      Nikon 1 S2
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      1-inch

      14.2 MP

      Canon 1D III
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      APS-H

      10.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Df
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D7500
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Nikon Z fc
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a7 IV
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      Full Frame

      33.0 MP

      Panasonic G6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Nikon D850
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Advantage of Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 II
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II over Nikon 1 S1.

      Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
      Larger Sensor 1-inch vs Micro Four Thirds
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel vs 20.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 25,600
      Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 vs 5184 x 3888
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 1,037k dot
      Viewfinder vs Electronic (OLED)
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) 1/16000 sec vs 1/32000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 15.0 fps vs 60.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/60 sec vs 1/250 sec
      Higher Max Flash Compensation +1 EV vs +3 EV
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 397 vs 1312
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.4 vs 23.7
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.1 vs 12.8
      Higher DxO Overall Score 56 vs 80
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 4096 x 2160
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1b mobile adapter vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 220 shots vs 350 shots
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 2

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II.

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1X
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.3 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Pentax KF
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      APS-C

      24.24 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon 1 S1 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
        Video Capture
        Many Focus Points135121
        HDMI Output Type C Micro
      WEAKNESSES Nikon 1 S1 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
        Small Sensor1-inchMicro Four Thirds
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life220 shots350 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon 1 S1 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II have 3.0" screens with 460k dot and 1,037k dot resolutions respectively. Nikon 1 S1 has a Fixed screen Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with Fully Articulated screen


      Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder on Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.48x (0.74x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon 1 S1.

      Sensor

      Nikon 1 S1 features a 10.1 megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II features a 20.3 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.4 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 64 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon 1 S1 can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is equipped with TruePic VIII processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon 1 S1 has Nikon 1 lens mount and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to 1-inch sensor in Nikon 1 S1 its crop factor is equal to 2.7x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.7. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 5.5 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Nikon 1 S1 has a Type C HDMI and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon 1 S1 comes with EN-EL20 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II comes with BLH-1 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon 1 S1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has two card slots - one for Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) and one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I).

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon 1 S1 has Electronic shutter. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has Mechanical Focal Plane shutter and Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Nikon 1 S1, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. Nikon 1 S1 can shoot continuously up to 15.0 fps. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II can shoot continuously up to 60.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 15.0 fps with mechanical shutter.


      Focusing

      Nikon 1 S1 has Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator system with 135 focusing points and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has 121 focusing points..


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II ranges from -2 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 range on Nikon 1 S1 and ±5 EV range on Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. You can also do exposure lock and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon 1 S1 and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II.


      Flash

      Nikon 1 S1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/60 sec on Nikon 1 S1 and 1/250 sec on Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon 1 S1 body has dimensions of 102 x 61 x 30 mm (4.02 x 2.4 x 1.18") and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II body has dimensions of 134 x 91 x 67 mm (5.28 x 3.58 x 2.64"). Nikon 1 S1 weighs 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz) and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II weighs 574 g (1.27 lb / 20.25 oz).

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      102 mm

      61 mm

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      134 mm

      91 mm

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      61 mm

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      91 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon 1 S1 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      Nikon 1 S1 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      POOR
      47
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   135 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 15.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   121 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      POOR
      48
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   135 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 15.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      GOOD
      79
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   121 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   135 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/60 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   121 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   135 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Small Sensor
      •   121 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 574 g (1.27 lb / 20.25 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 574 g (1.27 lb / 20.25 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon 1 S1 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and give them scores of 58 and 80 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      OVERALL
      58
      OVERALL
      80

      Sensor

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 56
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80

      Photo

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 15.0 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/60 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      GOOD
      77
      •   135 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   121 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,037k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon 1 S1

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 574 g (1.27 lb / 20.25 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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