Olympus E-M1X Specifications

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Model Name:	Olympus OM-D E-M1X
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General
Model Number:	E-M1X
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$2999.99
Street Price:	$2,239.65
Date Available:	2019-02-28
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	35.2 oz (997 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.7 x 5.8 x 3.0 in. (144 x 147 x 75 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	20.4
Sensor Format:	4/3
Sensor size:	226.2mm² (17.40mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.36 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif 2.31), 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	60.7
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	4096x2160 (24p) 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 4096x2160 (15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 3840x2160 (25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 1280x720 (120p/60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x (3x in movie mode)
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	High-speed imager AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All target, group target (5-area / 9- area / 25-area), single target (normal / small), custom target (1-4)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF; High-speed (120fps) low latency (5ms) 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.48x - 1.65x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.83x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.65x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,037,000 dots (345,667 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes
Selfie Screen:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	200
ISO Settings:	AUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Sunny (5300K), Shadow (7500K), Cloudy (6000K), Incandescent (3000K), Fluorescent (4000K), Underwater, WB Flash (5500K), Custom WB (Kelvin), One-touch WB (4); WB Tuning: +/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis
Shutter Speed Range:	1/32000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	4 Custom settings; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color, Vintage, Partial Color, Soft Focus Effect, Pin-Hole Effect, White Edge Effect, Frame Effect, Star Light Effect, Blur Effect, B&W Effect, Picture Tone, Shade Effect), Underwater Wide/Underwater Macro, HDR1/2, Live Bulb, Live Time, Live Composite, Live ND, Focus Stacking, Focus Bracketing
Self Timer:	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	80.0 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual 1/1 (FULL) - 1/64
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-II
Other Memory:	Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-II
Dual Card Slots:	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	Yes
Built-In GPS:	Yes
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes
External Connections:	USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB 3.0 Type C, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack, 2.5mm wired remote jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.46
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.53
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	60.7
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	49
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	60.7
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	49
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	60.7
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	48
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.09 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.060 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.038 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	870 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:	90 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLH-1
Usable Battery Types:	1720mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	2 x Proprietary BLH-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: