Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Professional speed and reliability in Micro Four Thirds

Olympus OM-D E-M1X
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 17
Performance 17
Durability 18
Price 10
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model V207070BU000

Key Features

SENSOR 20.4 Megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor
PROCESSOR Dual TruePic VIII image processors for high-speed performance
AUTOFOCUS 121-point all-cross-type phase detection AF with intelligent subject tracking
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor PDAF covering 75% vertical and 80% horizontal area
VIDEO C4K (4096x2160) at 24p, 4K UHD at 30p, 10-bit internal log
STABILIZATION In-body 5-axis image stabilization with up to 7.5 stops compensation
BURST RATE Up to 60 fps (AF/AE locked) or 18 fps (AF/AE tracking)
VIEWFINDER 2.36m-dot OLED EVF with 0.83x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.037m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI, mic, headphone, PC sync
MEMORY CARD Dual UHS-II SD card slots
WEATHER SEALING IPX1-rated dust, splash, and freezeproof magnesium alloy body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 870 shots (CIPA) using dual BLH-1 batteries

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Olympus OM-D E-M1X

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Olympus OM-D E-M1X Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Olympus OM-D E-M1X

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Technical Specification

Sensor Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.4 Megapixels
ISO Range 64-25600
Autofocus 121-point Phase Detection
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 60 sec
Burst Rate 60 fps
Video 4K 30p / C4K 24p
Stabilization 5-axis IBIS, up to 7.5 stops
Viewfinder 2.36m-dot OLED
LCD 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen
Memory Card Dual SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI
Battery Life 870 shots
Weight 997g (with batteries)
Dimensions 144.4 x 146.8 x 75.4 mm