- 4/3 226.2mm2
- 20.4 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Fujifilm X-A5
X-A5 vs X-A7 |
Olympus E-M1 II
E-M1 II vs E-M1 Mark III |
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | X-A7 | E-M1 Mark III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $699.95 | $1799.99 |
| Street Price: | $849.99 | $1,649.00 |
| Date Available: | 2019-10-24 | 2020-02-24 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
16.0 oz
(455 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
20.5 oz
(580 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.7 x
2.7 x
1.6 in. (119 x 68 x 41 mm) |
5.3 x
3.6 x
2.7 in. (134 x 91 x 69 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.2 | 20.4 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 226.2mm2 (17.40mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.92 microns | 3.36 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4242 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2384 (10.1 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1995 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 9602 x 1440 (13.8 MP, Other), 2160 x 9600 (20.7 MP, Other), 6400 x 1440 (9.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 6400 (13.8 MP, Other) |
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 Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.0 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1080x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/p24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 720x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (100p) |
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 (60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4/H.264 with linear PCM stereo sound | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | FUJINON XC 15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 22.5 - 67.5mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 15 - 45mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
13 cm to Infinity 5.1 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x (3x in movie mode) |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detection AF with face and eye detection | Advanced Dual FAST AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All target, group target (9-area or 5- area), single target, small target |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF; High-speed (120fps) low latency (6ms) 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,360,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 2,760,000 dots (920,000 px) | 1,037,000 dots (345,667 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | 200-12800, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 25600 and 51200; AUTO, AUTO2, AUTO3 | AUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64, approx. 100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom1-3, Underwater | Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Underwater, WB Flash, Custom WB (Kelvin), One-touch WB (4); WB Tuning: +/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/32000 - 30 sec | 1/32000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average | 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 | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene: Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sports, Night, Portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Multiple Exposure, Light Trail; Film Simulation (PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA); Dynamic range setting: AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; HDR (Auto, 1.0EV, 1.5EV, 2.0EV, 2.5EV, 3.0EV); Advanced Filters (Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Fish-eye, Soft focus, Cross screen, Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple), Fog Remove, HDR Art); Motion Panorama | 3 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, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film; Art Effect (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; Interval Shooting, Multiple Exposure; Focus Stacking; Focus Bracketing; High-Res Shot |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, Smile, Buddy, Group, Face Auto Shutter seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | 80.0 megapixels |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchr, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye reduction available | Flash Auto (TTL), 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): | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. | 9.0 m / 29.5 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | GN=4m (ISO 100) or 5.7m (ISO 200) | Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Trigger Only | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG | 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4/H.264 with linear PCM stereo sound | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | Yes | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or optional wired | Optional wired or via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | USB Type-C (USB 2.0 High-speed), Micro (Type D) HDMI, 2.5mm wired remote/external mic jack | Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB 3.0 Type C with Power Delivery, 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): | ||
| 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): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 270 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | 55 minutes | 90 minutes |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-W126S | Proprietary BLH-1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1720mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126S Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BLH-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Viewer software, RAW File Converter, etc. available via download | Olympus Viewer 3 |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in Camel, Dark Silver, Mint Green or Silver. | |
