X-T3vs OM-3
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OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
Who should buy what
X-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
OM-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £999 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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