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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T200
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M1 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 21 months later than the E-M1 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores vs the E-M1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-M1 II 
LaunchedMay 2018September 2016More recent by 21 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

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

 E-M1 II Fujifilm X-T100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-M1 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T100 offers outside dimensions 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 II has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the E-M1 II.

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

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-M1 II is 80 and 68 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-M1 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T100 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography information
72
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (448 grams)
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (430 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography factors
74
good battery power (430 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (448g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
72
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
environment proof
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 II
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging info
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (448 grams)
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than average in class (574g)
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-05-24 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 91 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MOV, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 grams (0.99 lbs) 574 grams (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 430 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots One 2
Retail pricing $499 $1,700