X-T2vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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OM System
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, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
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-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
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 x-t2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-t2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (2016) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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