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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
52
Features
85
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 4 years after the E-M1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades versus the E-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-M1 
RevealedMay 2018October 2013Newer by 56 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 E-M1 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-M1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T100 provides physical measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the E-M1.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-M1 is 80 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-M1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
71
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography details
Olympus E-M1 Street photography details
72
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (448g)
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than others (497 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (430 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery life (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery pack (430 shots)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (448 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
lighter than others (497g)
environment proofing
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography factors
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (430 shots)
no image stabilization
72
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (448 grams)
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than others (497 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M1
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2013-10-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePIC VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 91 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448g (0.99 pounds) 497g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 757
Other
Battery life 430 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $799