Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard
Micro Four Thirds · 2020
Fujifilm X100VI · Body only
APS-C fixed · 2024
Fujifilm X100VI · Body only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard lands at 78 and Fujifilm X100VI · Body only at 92. That puts Fujifilm X100VI · Body only ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Pick Fujifilm X100VI · Body only if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testErgonomics
TieCompared on the ergonomics sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Photo
Fujifilm X100VI · Body onlyCompared on the photo sub-score
Fujifilm X100VI · Body only leads on photo (92 vs 78).
Autofocus
Fujifilm X100VI · Body onlyCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Fujifilm X100VI · Body only leads on autofocus (90 vs 74).
Value for money
Fujifilm X100VI · Body onlySpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Fujifilm X100VI · Body only more score per dollar ($1,599 vs $1,799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard | Fujifilm X100VI · Body only |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | APS-C fixed |
| Release year | 2020 | 2024 |
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
Fujifilm X100VI · Body only
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard vs Fujifilm X100VI · Body only
Which is better, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard or Fujifilm X100VI · Body only? +
Fujifilm X100VI · Body only scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard worth the price? +
At $1,799, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.
Is Fujifilm X100VI · Body only worth the price? +
At $1,599, Fujifilm X100VI · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.
Does Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard or Fujifilm X100VI · Body only last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photo, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard or Fujifilm X100VI · Body only? +
Fujifilm X100VI · Body only — leads on photo (92 vs 78). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard or Fujifilm X100VI · Body only? +
Fujifilm X100VI · Body only — leads on autofocus (90 vs 74). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.