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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E4
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 5 months before the E-PL9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up vs the E-PL9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-PL9 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 E-PL9 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-PL9 
LaunchedSeptember 2017February 2018Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 features physical dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the E-PL9.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PL9 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PL9.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography details
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Sports photography camera
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography info
77
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
77
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging factors
37
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL9
 Fujifilm X-E3Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-09-07 2018-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options no built-in flash 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 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 380g (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $700 $599