Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Olympus OM-D E-M1X
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
The OM System OM-1 Mark II is highly praised for its fast autofocus, especially for bird and wildlife photography, and its compact, lightweight design compared to full-frame cameras. Users appreciate the improved menu system and low-light performance, though some note the lack of an Auto mode and the absence of an included external battery charger as drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile camera, with a few minor complaints about accessories and learning curve.
Pros
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent low-light performance
- Intuitive menu system
- Great for bird and wildlife photography
Cons
- No Auto mode
- External battery charger not included
- Expensive external charger
- Learning curve for new users
- Rubber charging port cover may wear out
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | OM System OM-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 200 | 200 |
| Processor | TruePic VIII | TruePic X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 | Single AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Con |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MOV | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.00 kg | 0.51 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 520 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro HDMI★ |
| 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)
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.