Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1X
Portability
82 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
82 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Revealed February 2019
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Released January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview
Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1X, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.
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Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the E-M1X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Olympus E-M1X
| Fujifilm X-T30 | E-M1X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Fujifilm X-T30
| E-M1X | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M1X
| Fujifilm X-T30 | E-M1X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2019 |  | January 2019 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the E-M1X.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M1X is 82 and 54 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M1X.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average in class (997 grams)
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Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (870 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
good battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (997g)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
two card slots
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Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
heavier than average in class (997g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Olympus OM-D E-M1X |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-02-14 | 2019-01-24 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | X-Processor 4 | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 80 | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per second | 60.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 383 grams (0.84 pounds) | 997 grams (2.20 pounds) |
| 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 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 | 380 images | 870 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Built-in |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | - |
| Card slots | 1 | Two |
| Pricing at release | $899 | $2,999 |