Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M1X

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was unveiled 2 years later than the E-M1X and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up vs the E-M1X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100S provides outside measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Olympus E-M1X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the E-M1X.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and E-M1X is 55 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and E-M1X.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give extra detail having an extra 82 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.