Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL9
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced May 2018
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T200
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
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Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm X-T100 was manufactured 4 months after the E-PL9 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the E-PL9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus E-PL9
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm X-T100
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL9
| Fujifilm X-T100 | E-PL9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2018 |  | February 2018 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T100 has outer dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL9 has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 compared to the E-PL9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL9 is 80 and 85 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL9.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T100 will show more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T100 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T100 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2018-05-24 | 2018-02-08 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 91 | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 8.6 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 448 grams (0.99 lbs) | 380 grams (0.84 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
| 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 | 430 images | 350 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
| 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) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $499 | $599 |