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Well, for us, it is a way of pointing out not only the strengths and weaknesses of each model, but it is also an occasion to summarize our personal experiences with them. It is a place where we can give you advice about the style of photography that best suits these cameras, while helping you answer that tricky question: which model is best for me? You won’t find scientific comparisons but rather our personal experience with each camera based on a real-world usage. For more information about the cameras, you can check out our reviews and galleries across the site (relevant links are mentioned throughout the article). But that is not all: it isn’t just about us. If you’ve had the chance to use both of these cameras and want to share your opinion about them, feel free to leave a comment or even write to us at info@bestmirrorlesscamerareviews.com. We would love to hear your two cents! .... CONCLUSION
So, if you went through the entirety of my comparison, you can probably already guess what my conclusion is: we simply can't say that one camera is better than the other, because they are two different models that have been designed for two completely different purposes. The important point is that both produce excellent image quality. You really have to make hypercritical comparisons to highlight the differences between the two, even though their technical specifications may suggest otherwise.
The E-M5 is certainly more versatile: the Micro Four Thirds system offers a great variety of lenses from Olympus, Panasonic and third party manufacturers, and it has all the accessories you need to use it as a real alternative to DSLRs, with the advantage of it being lighter and smaller.
The X100s is very good at what it has been designed to do: street photography. It is small, light and discreet. Despite its few weakness, I really enjoy using it and I am starting to employ it as a second body not only for personal purposes but also professional. At the same time, I know it won't ever become my main camera, as I would always miss the beauty of a good wide angle lens, for example.
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So which camera do I prefer? That’s quite a difficult question, both are capable of producing outstanding images. After all, most people do after all judge cameras according to the finer points of the pictures they produce, often at the expense of overall performance. And it’s the latter where the Olympus really excels. A few weeks ago I created a blog post entitled “Fujifilm XE-1 – Will it Be Love?” and in response to that I can say “a fondness”. In the room with the snake the Fuji really struggled to lock focus at times and the slight lag of the EVF added to my frustrations. However the OMD nailed the shots easily (despite having a cheap and slow zoom on at the time). And of course the OMD is not only faster but is also weather proofed which is a great bonus for me, amongst its other performance attributes. So whilst I greatly admire the XE1 for its outstanding images, classic looks and wonderful build quality, it’s rather like a luxury saloon car – pleasurable to handle providing you’re not in too much of a hurry. The OMD on the other hand is a bit like a highly specc’d modern sports car – a little sharper around the edges but your journey will be fast and fun. I can see my infatuation with the OMD continuing and thus far it is the camera I reach for the most, but both cameras have a firm place in my kitbag.
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This is a comparison of focusing speed of the new firmware 2.0 (body and lens) for Fuji X-Pro1 with the 35mm f1.4 lens and the Olympus EM-5 with the 45mm f1.8 lens. Pretty darn close, slight edge to the Oly EM-5.
My first impression was that the camera is bigger than it looks. I have been using the Fuji X-100 for some time, and because of their superficial similarity had imagined something similar. That's not the case. The X-Pro 1 is a significantly larger camera than the X-100, or its current top competitors the Sony NEX-7 and Olympus O-MD. Indeed the Fuji is similar in size to the full-frame Leica M9, which is of course the Fuji's spiritual inspiration. But, compared to the M9 which hefts as if it was carved from a solid block of Unobtainium, the X-Pro 1 is noticeably lighter.
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In this video we look at the low light performance of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and compare it to two other latest mirrorless cameras: the Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Sony NEX-7. How do they perform with autofocus in low light and what is the EVF like? We also compare the noise performance of each camera.
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It’s easy to guess that the new Fuji X PRO 1 has a better image quality than the new Olympus E-M5. Now the chinese testers at DCfever (Click here) are showing us for the first time how great the difference is.
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Oyez, oyez, lecteurs, cette note est avant tout destinée aux geeks de la photo et notamment à mes connaissances de Fuji-x.com et du Forum Olympus France, deux sites que j’ai pas mal parcourus avant ce voyage. Si vous vous fichez comme de l’an 40 du matos photo, sautez ces lignes et jetez un coup d’oeil éventuellement aux photos de cette note (non publiées dans les notes précédentes). Comme promis donc, voici un retour d’expérience sur l’usage conjoint d’un Fuji E-X1 et d’un Olympus E-M5. L’idée ici n’est pas de dresser un comparatif « E-X1 versus E-M5 » car j’utilise ces appareils dans des situations bien distinctes, mais plutôt de souligner leurs atouts et contraintes dans ces contextes. Grosso modo, le Fuji est principalement utilisé avec le zoom 18-55 pour des photos de paysage tandis qu’un 75-300 (éq 150-600 donc) est vissé en permanence sur l’Olympus pour de l’animalier. Autre précision concernant les conditions de prise de vue : l’Antarctique, cela veut dire de la lumière. Beaucoup de lumière. Et, avec la glace, la mesure d’exposition par défaut des deux boîtiers est sans surprise à côté de la plaque. Pour retrouver la blancheur de la neige, le bleu éclatant de la glace, il faut donc surexposer, de 1 voire de 2 diaphs. Dans ce contexte, on apprécie de pouvoir afficher l’histogramme lors de la prise de vue (ce que les 2 appareils permettent) pour tirer à droite l’expo en évitant de brûler les hautes lumières. Un p’tit plus sur ce sujet avec l’Olympus et sa fonction de peaking des hautes lumières (les zones brûlées brillent lors de la prise de vue). A noter que cette fonction semble au menu du X100s. Donc, pas de souci avec l’Oly comme avec le Fuji pour corriger l’expo.....
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The X-E1 is touted as an affordable alternative to the X-Pro1, but is it good enough to replace it? See how it performs. The good: Superb image quality and low-light performance; faster AF performance than X-Pro1; good ergonomics; versatile pop-up flash.
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Lack of a dedicated movie button; AF accuracy needs to be improved; pricier than competing models. Following the success of the X-Pro1, Fujifilm has launched yet another mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (ILC), the Fujifilm X-E1. Slated as a more affordable model, this 16.3-megapixel, APS-C ILC now comes in a more compact form factor and sees the inclusion of a pop-up flash and an electronic viewfinder (instead of the hybrid viewfinder in the X-Pro1). Other improvements include a diopter adjustment control for bespectacled shutterbugs, as well as an improved autofocus (AF) algorithm that promises faster AF speeds. Capable of capturing 6 frames-per-second (fps) in burst mode shooting, the X-E1 also records 1080p full-HD videos at 24 fps. The Fujifilm X-E1 with XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS zoom lens now retails at S$2,099 in Singapore stores. Conclusion The Fujifilm X-E1 is a very capable performer and seems like a downsized version of the X-Pro1. It features the same image quality and handling as the X-Pro1 but at a lower price point. It also has other useful improvements such as faster autofocus and superb high-ISO noise performance that most enthusiasts would appreciate. Overall, we think that the X-E1 will appeal to those who've been holding out on the company's flagship mirrorless OIC due to its high price, as we as to serious enthusiasts who appreciate the mix of retro styling and manual controls. CNET Editors' rating: 4 / 5 stars Performance: 8 Image Quality: 9 Design: 8 Features: 7
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We’ve reviewed the Sony NEX 7 and the Olympus OMD EM5. While we’ve had a very in-depth first impressions review with the X Pro 1 before, we’ve now also finally finished the review of the extremely sought after camera. Before I go on, I need to make a transparent remark that I bought one with a 35mm f1.4 at a rate that I couldn’t turn down. And so far, I haven’t regretted the purchase.
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Given the vast price gap, it’s no surprise the X-Pro1 runs away with this Head to Head. However we do think each camera is priced appropriately. By going with the X-Pro1 you’re buying yourself quite a bit more image quality, and the option to shoot with all-mechanical manual control is awesome....
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I always get those who complain about these crazy comparisons but hey, I find them fun and useful for my own curiosities so I am sure some of you guys do as well! Since I have all three of the latest and greatest mirrorless cameras here with me right now, the OM-D, the X-Pro 1 and the NEX-7 I decided…why not do a JPEG only test to show OUT OF CAMERA files at high ISO in low indoor light at night, and even outdoor at night (using a tripod).
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