Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs Fujifilm X-H2
Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Fujifilm X-H2 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M1X
The Olympus E-M1x receives strong praise for its ergonomic design, comfortable handling, and impressive build quality. Users highlight the excellent image stabilization, long battery life, and robust performance for wildlife and sports photography. While some note its larger size and weight compared to typical M43 cameras, many find this acceptable given the features. A few users mention the lack of starry sky focus and occasional autofocus tracking issues as drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent ergonomic design
- Comfortable handling and grip
- Great image stabilization
- Long battery life
- Robust wildlife and sports performance
Cons
- Larger and heavier than typical M43 cameras
- Missing starry sky autofocus
- Spotty bird and mammal AI tracking
- Higher price point cited by some
Fujifilm X-H2 Black 2023
The Fujifilm X-H2 is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, 40MP sensor, and robust build. Users highlight its excellent autofocus, especially after firmware updates, and its versatility as a hybrid camera for both photography and videography. While some note the low-light performance and lack of dedicated ISO dial as drawbacks, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many calling it a worthy upgrade from older X-T models.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- 40MP sensor
- Great autofocus
- Robust build
- Versatile hybrid camera
Cons
- Poor low-light performance
- No dedicated ISO dial
- Limited video features
- Raw file compatibility issues
- No external recording
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Fujifilm X-H2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 40.20000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 125★ |
| Processor | TruePic VIII | X-Processor 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps | 15 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 fps★ | 20 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MOV | Apple ProRes, ProResHQ, ProRes LT |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.00 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 680 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Type A |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M1X
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong burst (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Fujifilm X-H2 Black 2023
- Strong sensor (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (24th percentile)
Pricing
Olympus OM-D E-M1X
No current pricing available
Fujifilm X-H2 Black 2023
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
