Nikon P900 vs Olympus E-M1X

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Nikon P900 vs Olympus E-M1X

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 2000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M1X Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus E-M1X in the real world.
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Compare Olympus E-M1X image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M1X conclusion.

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Differences

Nikon P900 advantages over Olympus E-M1X

Less expensive
$597 vs $1699
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Olympus E-M1X advantages over Nikon P900

Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.36 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

870 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
75 mm vs 137 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.4 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
60.7 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
49 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in GPS
Both provide
Geotag your photos
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Farthest zoom reach for a fixed lens camera (2000mm eq.); Good image quality for its class; Good vibration reduction; Fast aperture at wide angle (f/2.8); Excellent value for the price.
No RAW file recording; Limited capabilities in low light, including struggling with autofocus; Lens not as sharp at full tele end; No hot shoe.
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Terrific overall image quality for a 20MP 4/3" sensor; Very good high ISO performance this sensor size; Very impressive & improved AF performance; Extremely fast, responsive overall performance; New Intelligent Subject Detection AF feature works well; More video features; Outstanding IBIS.
Image quality not improved from (updated) E-M1 II; Faces tough competition with image quality at this price point, especially at higher ISOs; EVF feels somewhat outdated; Expensive for a Micro Four Thirds camera.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Nikon P900

Panasonic FZ70

$697
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ70

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic FZ70

$2240
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$660
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

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Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Nikon P900

Samsung WB2200F

$697
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB2200F

Olympus E-M1X

Samsung WB2200F

$2240
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Panasonic GH5

Nikon P900

Panasonic GH5

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P900 vs Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH5

$2240
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in GPS

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Nikon P950

Nikon P900

Nikon P950

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$797
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950

Olympus E-M1X

Nikon P950

$2240
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Panasonic GH6

Nikon P900

Panasonic GH6

$697
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
NFC

$2200
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P900 vs Panasonic GH6

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH6

$2240
4/3

Built-in GPS
Longer video battery life

$2200
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Newer

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