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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
67 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T5
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T4 was released 6 years after the E-M1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades vs the E-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T4 E-M1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020October 2013Newer by 77 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1037kSharper display (+583k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm X-T4

		

		

			
 E-M1 Fujifilm X-T4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T4 E-M1 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 enjoys external measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the E-M1.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and E-M1 is 67 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and E-M1.
All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T4 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography information
82
 manual focus
 fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
71
 manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography info
Olympus E-M1 Street photography info
74
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment proof
 more heavy than competition (607g)
78
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (497g)
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1
85
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (500 CIPA)
 supports phase detect autofocus
70
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography advice
75
 good battery pack (500 per charge)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (607 grams)
65
 lighter than competition (497g)
 environment proof
 features focus via touch
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography information
85
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery pack (500 CIPA)
 two card slots
73
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging info
75
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (607g)
36
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone support
 lighter than competition (497 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M1
 Fujifilm X-T4Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-24 2013-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePIC VII
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 607 gr (1.34 pounds) 497 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 757
Other
Battery life 500 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,700 $799