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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Olympus E-M1X, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was launched 4 years before the E-M1X which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the E-M1X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR E-M1X 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 E-M1X Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
ReleasedJanuary 2019August 2015More modern by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR E-M1X 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers outside measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Olympus E-M1X in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the E-M1X.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and E-M1X is 79 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and E-M1X.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography features
76
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
67
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery (870 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging features
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
33
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
68
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
heavier than others in class (997g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Olympus E-M1X
 Fujifilm X-T1 IROlympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-03 2019-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Dual 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
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 quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 997g (2.20 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 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 350 photographs 870 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) -
Card slots Single Two
Cost at launch $1,299 $2,999