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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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)
  • 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
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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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The Fujifilm X-T30 was revealed within a month of the E-M1X so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 E-M1X 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

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

 E-M1X Fujifilm X-T30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 E-M1X 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2019Same generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"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).

Check the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
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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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
67
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 Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
79
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
81
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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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
80
good battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
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 Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
81
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
80
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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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
36
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
68
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M1X
 Fujifilm X-T30Olympus 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