X-E2vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
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.
Who should buy what
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The om system om-1 mark ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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