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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-H2
Olympus E-M1X
(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
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was unveiled 11 months prior to the E-M1X so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up against the E-M1X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X-H1 E-M1X 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Fujifilm X-H1

 E-M1X Fujifilm X-H1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2018Fresher by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X-H1 E-M1X 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H1 has outer dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has specifications of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Olympus E-M1X in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs the E-M1X.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-M1X is 61 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-M1X.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-H1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography features
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (870 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
great battery (870 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (870 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than average in class (997 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-M1X
 Fujifilm X-H1Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-14 2019-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673g (1.48 pounds) 997g (2.20 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 310 images 870 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) -
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch price $1,300 $2,999