Olympus E-M1 II vs Nikon A1000

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Olympus E-M1 II vs Nikon A1000

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M1 Mark III
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Differences

Olympus E-M1 II advantages over Nikon A1000

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Longer video battery life
90 vs 55 minutes
Capture more video
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

440 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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 16.0 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 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
60.6 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
51 vs 10 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 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon A1000 advantages over Olympus E-M1 II

Less expensive
$477 vs $899
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
40 mm vs 68 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
330g vs 574g
Lighter weight
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance; Fantastic C-AF performance; Incredible burst rates, even with RAW; 4K UHD & Cinema 4K (DCI) video; Clean HDMI; Dual SD card slots.
Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-T2

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Fujifilm X-T2

Nikon A1000

Fujifilm X-T2

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic G7

Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G7

$899
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7

Nikon A1000

Panasonic G7

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

$498
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Compared to Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GX8

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Fast startup

$998
4/3

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX8

Nikon A1000

Panasonic GX8

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

$998
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Compared to Panasonic G85

Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G85

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Higher effective ISO

$648
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G85

Nikon A1000

Panasonic G85

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

$648
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Olympus E-M1 II

Canon SX740 HS

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$447
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Canon SX740 HS

Nikon A1000

Canon SX740 HS

$477
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$447
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

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