Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1X
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Launched September 2021
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Announced January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1X Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm GFX 50S II was brought out 2 years after the E-M1X which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up versus the E-M1X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1X Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Olympus E-M1X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Olympus E-M1X
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | E-M1X | |||
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Announced | September 2021 | January 2019 | Newer by 32 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2360k | 1037k | Crisper display (+1323k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II
E-M1X | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus E-M1X
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | E-M1X | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has got physical dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus E-M1X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II compared to the E-M1X.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and E-M1X is 55 and 54 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and E-M1X.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will produce greater detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Olympus OM-D E-M1X |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2021-09-02 | 2019-01-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 14 | 107 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3600 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 60.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lbs) | 997 grams (2.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 870 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery model | NP-W235 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | - |
Card slots | Two | Two |
Cost at launch | $3,999 | $2,999 |