Olympus E-M1X with Olympus E-M1 II Comparison

Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-M1 II Main Features

  • January, 2019
  • September, 2016
  • 20 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 200 - 25600 ISO
  • 200 - 25600 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 60.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 60.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
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  • 144 x 147 x 75 mm, 997g.
  • 134 x 91 x 67 mm, 574g.
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Olympus E-M1X Scores


Imaging score
57
Features score
97
Value for money score
87
Portability score
61
Overall score
80

Olympus E-M1 II Scores


Imaging score
55
Features score
96
Value for money score
75
Portability score
80
Overall score
83

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with Olympus OM-D E-M1X Overview


Let's compare OM-D E-M1X with OM-D E-M1 Mark II. Both cameras produced Olympus. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Olympus E-M1X was released in 2019, and Olympus E-M1 II in 2016. OM-D E-M1X is newer, which is a plus. OM-D E-M1 Mark II 3 years older. However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 20 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have 5-axis Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. All viewfinders has 2360k dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Olympus OM-D E-M1X has 60.0 fps continuous shooting. Olympus OM-D E-M1X has 60.0 fps continuous shooting.

General OM-D E-M1X OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model OM-D E-M1X OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Announced January, 2019 September, 2016
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2 2
Number of Lenses 103 103
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Articulated
Screen Resolution 1037k pixels 1037k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2360
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74 0.74
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 121 121
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 60.0 fps 60.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 9.10
Flash Modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm² 224.9 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max Native ISO 25600 25600
Min Native ISO 200 200
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 64 64
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MOV, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 870 shots 350 shots
Battery Type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery Model BLH-1
Physical
Weight 997 g 574 g
Physical Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75 mm 134 x 91 x 67 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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