Fujifilm X-T4vs OM System OM-1 Mark IIvs ZV-1 II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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Which should you buy?
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- You want a capable hybrid camera for both stills and video shooting
- You're considering a mirrorless upgrade from a DSLR
- Note: the X-T5 offers better resolution for stills — consider it if video is secondary
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The fujifilm x-t4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-t4, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,999 | £649 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | 8.5-stop IBIS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 607g body only | 599g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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