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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T5
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was manufactured 3 years after the E-M1 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores versus the E-M1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

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

 Fujifilm X-T4 E-M1 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2020September 2016More modern by 42 months
Display resolution1620k1037kClearer display (+583k dot)

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

 E-M1 II Fujifilm X-T4 

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

 Fujifilm X-T4 E-M1 II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T4 comes with outer dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus the E-M1 II.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and E-M1 II is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T4 and E-M1 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T4 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T4 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T4 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography advice
82
manual focus
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
75
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography details
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
more heavy than competition (607g)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (574g)
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Sports photography camera
85
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (500 shots)
has phase detect AF
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography factors
75
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
amazing resolution (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (607g)
72
lighter than competitors in class (574 grams)
environment sealing
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography information
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
has dual storage slots
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (607g)
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (574 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm X-T4Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-24 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MOV, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607g (1.34 pounds) 574g (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 500 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $1,700 $1,700