Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs Nikon Z9
Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M1X
The Olympus E-M1x receives strong praise for its ergonomic design, comfortable handling, and impressive build quality. Users highlight the excellent image stabilization, long battery life, and robust performance for wildlife and sports photography. While some note its larger size and weight compared to typical M43 cameras, many find this acceptable given the features. A few users mention the lack of starry sky focus and occasional autofocus tracking issues as drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent ergonomic design
- Comfortable handling and grip
- Great image stabilization
- Long battery life
- Robust wildlife and sports performance
Cons
- Larger and heavier than typical M43 cameras
- Missing starry sky autofocus
- Spotty bird and mammal AI tracking
- Higher price point cited by some
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
The Nikon Z9 is widely praised as a flagship mirrorless camera that delivers outstanding image quality, blazing-fast autofocus, and robust build quality. Enthusiasts and professionals alike appreciate its continuous firmware updates, which have added valuable features and refined performance. While some users note its substantial weight and learning curve, the overwhelming consensus is that it is one of the best cameras available, offering exceptional versatility and reliability.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus speed and accuracy
- Superb image quality and color
- Robust build and weather sealing
- Long battery life
- Continuous firmware updates
Cons
- Heavy and bulky body
- Steep learning curve
- High price point
- Requires new Z-mount lenses for full benefit
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Nikon Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 64★ |
| Processor | TruePic VIII | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)Contrast Detection: 121 | Phase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MOV | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.00 kg★ | 1.16 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 700 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M1X
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong burst (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.
