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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the E-PL9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up vs the E-PL9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-PL9 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 E-PL9 Fujifilm X-A1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018November 2013Fresher by 51 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-PL9 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL9 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Olympus E-PL9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 against the E-PL9.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-PL9 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-PL9.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography highlights
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography details
54
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging advice
31
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-PL9
 Fujifilm X-A1Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2018-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 380g (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $599