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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
80
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T200 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 370g - 121 x 84 x 55mm
  • Launched January 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T100
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T200 and Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T200 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was released 24 months after the E-PL9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T200 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T200 grades against the E-PL9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T200 over the Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-T200 E-PL9 
RevealedJanuary 2020February 2018Newer by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2780k1040kClearer display (+1740k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm X-T200

 E-PL9 Fujifilm X-T200 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T200 and Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-T200 E-PL9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T200 provides exterior measurements of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has dimensions 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-T200 and Olympus E-PL9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 compared to the E-PL9.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T200 and E-PL9 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T200 and E-PL9.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T200 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T200 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T200 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T200
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL9
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T200
Street photography with Olympus E-PL9
78
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T200
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL9
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography information
79
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (270 per charge)
77
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T200
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL9
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T200 and Olympus E-PL9
 Fujifilm X-T200Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T200 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-01-22 2018-02-08
Body design 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 surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,780 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 gr (0.82 pounds) 380 gr (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 84 x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $699 $599