Fujifilm FinePix
X100
 vs
Olympus OM-D
E-M5

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix X100s vs Olympus OM-D E-M5

Fujifilm FinePix X100

74

  
Olympus OM-D E-M5

54

  

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix X100

HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Focus points
 Many focus points
49
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
 
Runner-up

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Reasons to buy the Olympus OM-D E-M5

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
25,600 ISO
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
1100 ms startup delay
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X100
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor size Larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
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 Around 70% larger sensor
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Focus points More focus points 49 vs 35
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 73.0 vs 71.0
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 Almost the same
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 1,001 ISO vs 826 ISO
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 The X100 has a slight edge (0.3 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
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Advantages of the Olympus E-M5
Screen type Has an OLED screen OLED vs LCD
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 OLED screens are often brighter and more vibrant than typical LCD screens
Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The E-M5's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Startup delay Much less startup delay 1100 ms vs 3200 ms
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 2.9x less delay when turning on
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
True resolution Higher true resolution 15.9 MP vs 12.2 MP
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 Capture more than 30% more detail in your photos
Battery life Longer battery life 500 shots vs 300 shots
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 Around 70% more shots per battery charge
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 9 fps vs 5 fps
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 80% faster continuous shooting
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.44x vs 0.33x
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 More than 80% larger viewfinder
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 277 ms vs 403 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when taking photos
Size Slightly smaller 122x89x43 mm vs 127x75x54 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Thickness Thinner 1.7" vs 2.1"
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 More than 20% thinner
Longest exposure Longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
Lowest price Cheaper $999.00 vs $1,565.13
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 The best price we've seen is $566 cheaper (around 40% less)
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Digital vs Optical
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 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
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the Olympus E-M5
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm FinePix X100
74 vs 54
Explain scores
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Olympus OM-D E-M5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm FinePix X100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a boutique with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Dynamic range Good dynamic range Help
X100:12.4 EV
E-M5:12.3 EV
Color depth Good color depth Help
X100:22.9 bits
E-M5:22.8 bits
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Sensor size Large sensors Help
X100:APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
E-M5:Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
X100:Optical
E-M5:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Viewfinder size Below average viewfinder size Help
X100:0.33x
E-M5:0.44x

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Boutique

$1,299 - $1,300
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the FinePix X100
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the OM-D E-M5
Olympus PEN E-PL5

Olympus PEN E-PL5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the PEN E-PL5 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the PEN E-PL5 vs the OM-D E-M5
Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,399 body only

$2,099 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Compare the X-Pro1 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the X-Pro1 vs the OM-D E-M5
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$948 body only

$1,098 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Size Is slightly smaller
Compare the NEX-7 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the NEX-7 vs the OM-D E-M5
Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,000 body only

$1,399 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Startup delay Has significantly more startup delay
Compare the X-E1 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the X-E1 vs the OM-D E-M5
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the D7000 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the D7000 vs the OM-D E-M5
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$650 - $699 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the NEX-5N vs the FinePix X100
Compare the NEX-5N vs the OM-D E-M5

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$549
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the FinePix X100
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$6,751 - $8,654 body only
Startup delay Much less startup delay
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the M9 vs the FinePix X100
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$649
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the FinePix X100

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,298 body only

$2,599 with 12-35mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Size Significantly larger
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Lumix DMC-GH3 vs the OM-D E-M5
Nikon D7100

Nikon D7100

Entry-level DSLR

$1,197 body only

$1,497 with 18-105mm lens
Autofocus Faster autofocus
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen type Doesn't have an OLED screen
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the D7100 vs the OM-D E-M5

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discussion

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jo (7:03 PM, March 13, 2013)
n y aurait il pas un problème ?? le vainqueur x100 mais vainqueur contre le x100s , louche tout ca , surtout avec tous les avantages du OM