Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1 II

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Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-M1 II

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X100F
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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M1 Mark III
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Differences

Fujifilm X100T advantages over Olympus E-M1 II

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
52 mm vs 68 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
440g vs 574g
Lighter weight
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-M1 II advantages over Fujifilm X100T

Less expensive
$949 vs $1299
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.74x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
20.4 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
60.6 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
51 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.6 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
51 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Attractive, retro rangefinder-style design; Excellent still image quality; Great, sharp f/2 35mm-equivalent lens; Overall better operation than the X100S with improved controls and dials; Improved optical viewfinder coverage; Built-in Wi-Fi.
Low-light AF still slow and inconsistent; Video quality still compromised by moire and lack of image stabilization; Buffer depths could be better when shooting RAW.
Read our Fujifilm X100T Review

Excellent image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance; Fantastic C-AF performance; Incredible burst rates, even with RAW; 4K UHD & Cinema 4K (DCI) video; Clean HDMI; Dual SD card slots.
Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.
Read our Olympus E-M1 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X-T2

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X-T2

Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-T2

$1324
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$1200
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100

Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X100

$1324
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100S

$1299
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
External Mic Jack

$1099
APS-C

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Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X100S

$1324
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic GX8

Fujifilm X100T

Panasonic GX8

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$998
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GX8

$1324
4/3

High resolution composite
Fast startup

$998
4/3

In-camera panoramas
NFC

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Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100F

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

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Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X100F

$1324
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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