Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X

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Nikon Z7 vs Olympus E-M1X

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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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

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Succeeded by the Nikon Z7 II
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Differences

Nikon Z7 advantages over Olympus E-M1X

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.35 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
45.7 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-M1X advantages over Nikon Z7

Less expensive
$1699* vs $3097
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
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 400 shots
Capture more photos
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
60.7 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
49 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.7 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
49 vs 23 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.
Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.
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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 GH5

Nikon Z7

Panasonic GH5

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH5

$2349
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in GPS

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z7

Sony A7 III

$2147
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1865
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 III

Olympus E-M1X

Sony A7 III

$2349
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1865
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Olympus E-M1X

Nikon Z6

$2349
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R

Olympus E-M1X

Canon EOS R

$2349
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic GH6

Nikon Z7

Panasonic GH6

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$2200
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic GH6

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH6

$2349
4/3

Built-in GPS
Longer video battery life

$2200
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Newer

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