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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Olympus E-M1X, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 II was brought out 2 years later than the E-M1X and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores versus the E-M1X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-M1X 
IntroducedSeptember 2021January 2019Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 E-M1X Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-M1X 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has proportions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Olympus E-M1X in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the E-M1X.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-M1X is 82 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-M1X.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography details
Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
does not have image stabilization
67
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
80
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery (380 shots)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
good battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
37
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
68
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (997g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-M1X
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2019-01-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 62 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 900 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
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 settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 997 grams (2.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 870 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $900 $2,999