Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — X100F (2017): The X100F is the camera that made the X100 series legendary — 24MP X-Trans III, a hybrid viewfinder, and the best fixed 35mm compact lens available.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
X100F (2017)
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
Quick take: The x100f has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100F (2017) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £469 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 469g (with battery and card) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100F | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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