X-T1vs OM-1
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The om-1 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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