Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Excellent handling in both orientations ; Speedy autofocus ; Highly responsive touchscreen ; Image stabilization works brilliantly ; Great 4K video with low rolling shutter

Viewfinder can be unclear in low light ; Noise appears early in ISO range ; Menu system still a bit awkward ; AF tracking can lose subject easily

Where to begin? A solid build, great handling, speedy autofocus, excellent response, lovely 4K video, sound image stabilization... Sure, there isn't quite enough here to justify such a hefty premium over the existing E-M1 Mark II or some rival models,...

Robust build and great handling ; Very effective image stabilisation ; Super responsive and very fast autofocus ; Great 4K video quality

Small sensor not always ideal ; Better viewfinders on some cheaper cameras ; No status LCD on the top plate ; Very expensive

The EM1X is an exemplary camera is many ways, and some of its tricks are mighty impressive. It is, however, priced unrealistically against both the previous OM-D E-M1 Mark II and increasingly strong competitors.

For most people, the features, capabilities and options available with the Olympus OM-D E-M1X will be overkill. However, there will be features on this camera that some people simply need, that can't be found on other cameras. There's the incredibly...

'Let's not join 'em, let's beat 'em!' - is what I imagine someone at Olympus shouting when the E-M1X was conceived. Because while other brands seem busy prioritizing large-sensor systems, Olympus put its efforts into launching the ultimate Micro Four...

Sturdy, all-weather build. Five-axis sensor stabilization. Vari-angle touch LCD. Integrated vertical grip. 60fps Raw capture. Dual batteries and memory card slots. 4K video capture.

Expensive. Tracking not available at top burst rate. Relatively small Raw buffer. Incremental improvements. Underwhelming EVF.

Bottom Line: The Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera features a truly rugged, professional build, but its Micro Four Thirds image sensor lags behind the full-frame competition.