Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs Fujifilm X-T2 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

OM-D E-M1X vs X-T2 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specs

OM-D E-M1X

  • Introduced in January 2019
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 20 megapixel
  • 18 frames/second
  • 64 – 25600 ISO
  • 4096 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 144.4 x 156.8 x 75.4mm³ (5.7″ x 6.2″ x 3.0″)
  • 997g (32.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for OM-D E-M1X

X-T2

  • Introduced in July 2016
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 200 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 132.5 x 91.8 x 49.2mm³ (5.2″ x 3.6″ x 1.9″)
  • 507g (16.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-T2

OM-D E-M1X vs X-T2 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Advantage: Fujifilm X-T2

OM-D E-M1X vs X-T2: Viewfinder

OM-D E-M1X has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.83x.

X-T2 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 2.36 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.77x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

OM-D E-M1X (0.83x)

X-T2 (0.77x)

Note: Differences in the image area are the result of different image ratios, 3:2 or 4:3. That can make it difficult to compare the viewfinder magnification of both cameras.

Olympus OM-D E-M1X VS Fujifilm X-T2 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Olympus OM-D E-M1X a better choice

OM-D E-M1X

X-T2

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

18 8
Better sensibility (4)

64 – 25600 ISO 200 – 12800 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

80 25
Image stabilizer (3)

Touch screen (2)

Better Video (2)

4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

870 340
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the OM-D E-M1X are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the larger selection of lenses. We also like the optical image stabilizer, the rather comfortable touch screen and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the OM-D E-M1X is made easy by that the battery has more stamina and the built-in GPS.

The OM-D E-M1X scores 23 points.

Otherwise why to choose Fujifilm X-T2

OM-D E-M1X

X-T2

Larger sensor (5)

Four Thirds APS-C
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.40 24.30
Auto Focus points (4)

121 325
Weighs less (2)

997g
(32.2 oz.)
507g
(16.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

1707cm³
(108 cu.in.)
598cm³
(38 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-T2 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the lower weight than the OM-D E-M1X and the more compact size.

Yields 18 points for the X-T2.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

OM-D E-M1X

X-T2

Sensor cleaning

Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen

External microphone

WiFi

Environmental sealing

Olympus OM-D E-M1X VS Fujifilm X-T2 Dimensions

Look at front view of the OM-D E-M1X and X-T2

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Fujifilm X-T2

23
18

We recommend Olympus OM-D E-M1X as better choice.