Olympus OM-D E-M1X is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera offering a broad range of photo and video capabilities to satisfy the professional shooter's needs. Featuring a high-resolution 20.4MP Live MOS sensor and dual TruePic VIII image processors, the E-M1X is characterized by its quick continuous shooting, up to 60 fps with an electronic shutter and 15 fps with a mechanical shutter, as well as DCI and UHD 4K video recording. The sensor and processors also offer a sensitivity range up to ISO 25600 while a sophisticated 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization system compensates for up to 7.5 stops of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Beyond just imaging, the sensor's design also incorporates 121 on-chip phase-detection points, all of which are cross-type, along with 121 contrast-detection areas for fast and precise focusing and subject tracking performance.
Distinguishing itself further, the E-M1X is also the first Micro Four Thirds camera to feature an integrated vertical grip for improved ergonomics and handling regardless of shooting in horizontal or vertical orientation. This grip also allows for two batteries to be used at a time, for longer shooting sessions. The durable magnesium-alloy body is further characterized by its extensive weather-sealing to support working in harsh climates, and both a 2.36m-dot, 0.83x-magnification electronic viewfinder and 3.0" 1.037m-dot vari-angle LCD touchscreen are featured, too, for intuitive control and working from a variety of angles. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth further expand sharing and remote shooting capabilities, and dual SD card slots and a USB 3.0 Type-C port expand file saving and tethered shooting capabilities.
Olympus E-M1X Specs
Imaging
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Camera Format Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor)
Pixels Actual: 21.8 Megapixel
Effective: 20.4 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution 5184 x 3888
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Sensor Type MOS
Sensor Size 17.4 x 13 mm
Image File Format JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth 12-Bit
Image Stabilization Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 200 to 25600 (Extended: 64 to 25600)
Shutter Speed Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 60 Seconds
Electronic Shutter
1/32000 to 60 Seconds
1 to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode
Metering Method Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
Metering Range -2 to 20 EV
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting Up to 15 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 103 Frames (Raw) / 132 Frames (JPEG)
Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 287 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
Up to 60 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 49 Frames (Raw) / 49 Frames (JPEG)
Up to 18 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 74 Frames (Raw) / 89 Frames (JPEG)
Interval Recording Yes
Self-Timer 2/12-Second Delay
Video
Recording Modes MOV/H.264
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00p [237 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [102 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [18 to 200 Mb/s]
HD (1280 x 720) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [10 to 102 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes 4:2:2 8-Bit
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
Full HD (1920 x 1080)
HD (1280 x 720)
Recording Limit Up to 29 Minutes
Video Encoding NTSC/PAL
Audio Recording Built-In Microphone (Stereo)
External Microphone Input
Audio File Format Linear PCM (Stereo)
Focus
Focus Type Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)
Contrast Detection: 121
Viewfinder and Monitor
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360,000 Dot
Viewfinder Eye Point 21 mm
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.83x
Diopter Adjustment -4 to +2
Monitor Size 3"
Monitor Resolution 1,037,000 Dot
Monitor Type Articulating Touchscreen LCD
Flash
Built-In Flash No
Flash Modes Fill Flash, Manual, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Maximum Sync Speed 1/250 Second
Flash Compensation -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System TTL
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
Interface
Memory Card Slot Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Connectivity 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, 2.5mm Sub-Mini, HDMI D (Micro), PC Sync Socket, USB Type-C (USB 3.0)
Wireless Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
GPS Yes
Environmental
Operating Temperature 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
Operating Humidity 30 to 90%
Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Storage Humidity 10 to 90%
Physical
Battery 2 x BLH-1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1720 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.7 x 5.8 x 3" / 144.4 x 146.8 x 75.4 mm
Weight 2.19 lb / 997 g (Body with Battery and Memory)