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Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
52
Features
85
Overall
65

Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X100T and Olympus E-M1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the E-M1 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100T was launched 11 months after the E-M1 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X100T scores against the E-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm X100T E-M1 
RevealedSeptember 2014October 2013Newer by 11 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm X100T

 E-M1 Fujifilm X100T 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm X100T E-M1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100T has got physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100T and Olympus E-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100T versus the E-M1.

Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100T and E-M1 is 80 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100T and E-M1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100T contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The newer Fujifilm X100T should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1 Street photography factors
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (497g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Sports photography info
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography info
57
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100T
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1
73
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
lighter than competition in class (497g)
weather sealing
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100T
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
64
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging info
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Olympus E-M1
 Fujifilm X100TOlympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X100T Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-12 2013-10-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePIC VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Flash Auto, 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
Max flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 497g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 757
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $899 $799