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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Olympus E-M1 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 13 months earlier than the E-M1 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades versus the E-M1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Olympus E-M1 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR E-M1 II 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 E-M1 II Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
RevealedSeptember 2016August 2015Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Olympus E-M1 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR E-M1 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Olympus E-M1 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the E-M1 II.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and E-M1 II is 79 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and E-M1 II.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (574 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
65
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Travel photography camera
63
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors in class (574g)
environment proofing
offers touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography factors
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
33
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (574 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm X-T1 IROlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-03 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, 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 sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MOV, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 574g (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 350 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Single 2
Launch cost $1,299 $1,700