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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X100F
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-M1X, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X100V was launched 13 months after the E-M1X which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up versus the E-M1X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X100V E-M1X 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2019More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution1620k1037kSharper screen (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Fujifilm X100V

 E-M1X Fujifilm X100V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X100V E-M1X 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V features outside measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-M1X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the E-M1X.

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and E-M1X is 79 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and E-M1X.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100V because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X100V will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
74
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478g)
67
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
74
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (870 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography features
76
better than average battery life (420 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (478g)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery (870 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography info
73
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (420 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (870 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100V
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
35
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478 grams)
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
heavier than average (997 grams)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-M1X
 Fujifilm X100VOlympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X100V Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-04 2019-01-24
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0 -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 478 grams (1.05 pounds) 997 grams (2.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 images 870 images
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots One 2
Retail price $1,399 $2,999