Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs Fujifilm X-A5 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

OM-D E-M1X vs X-A5 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs Fujifilm X-A5 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-A5

  • Introduced in February 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 200 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 116.9 x 67.7 x 40.4mm³ (4.6″ x 2.7″ x 1.6″)
  • 360g (11.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-A5

OM-D E-M1X vs X-A5 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-A5

Olympus OM-D E-M1X VS Fujifilm X-A5 Other Specs Comparison

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

OM-D E-M1X

X-A5
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

18 6
Auto Focus points (4)

121 91
Better sensibility (4)

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

80 25
Image stabilizer (3)
Better Video (2)

4096 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

870 450
USB 3.0 (2)
GPS (2)
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the OM-D E-M1X are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the larger selection of lenses, the optical image stabilizer and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the OM-D E-M1X is made easy by that the battery has more stamina, the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video and the built-in GPS.

The OM-D E-M1X scores 27 points.

Otherwise why to choose Fujifilm X-A5

OM-D E-M1X

X-A5
Larger sensor (5)

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

20.40 24.20
Built-in flash (2)
Weighs less (2)

997g
(32.2 oz.)		 360g
(11.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

1707cm³
(108 cu.in.)		 320cm³
(20 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-A5 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the built-in flash. A nice touch is the lower weight than the OM-D E-M1X and the more compact size.

Yields 16 points for the X-A5.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

OM-D E-M1X

X-A5
Sensor cleaning
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
External microphone
WiFi
Olympus OM-D E-M1X VS Fujifilm X-A5 Dimensions

Look at front view of the OM-D E-M1X and X-A5

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Fujifilm X-A5

27
16

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