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X-T4

Previous-gen APS-C flagship still popular for video and stills.

$1,699

Launch price

Released Feb 2020

vs
OM-3

OM System

OM-3

Retro-styled MFT body with modern AF and creator-friendly design.

$1,699

Launch price

Released Jan 2025

OM-3 is 4.9 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

X-T4

TravelSports & Action

Wins

6categories

OM-3

Sports & ActionTravel

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X-T4 wins 2 categories·OM-3 wins 3 categories
  • BOM-3 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BOM-3 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
  • BOM-3 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
  • AX-T4 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • AX-T4 has higher Max video bit rate (400 Mbps vs 205 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

X-T4OM-3
Resolution26.1 MP20.4 MP
SensorAPS-CMFT
ISO max12,80025,600
Burst30 fps120 fps
4K60 fps59.94 fps
IBIS6.5-stop6.5-stop
Weight607 g413 g
Battery500 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-T4

135 × 93 × 64 mm

607 g (1.34 lb / 21.41 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

OM-3 front view

OM-3

139 × 89 × 46 mm

413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)

X-T4 is 5mm narrower than OM-3 but it is also 4mm taller and 18mm thicker.

X-T4 is 194 g heavier than OM-3.

Depth (front-to-back): 64mm X-T4 · 46mm OM-3

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X-T4

135 × 93 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

OM-3 back view

OM-3

139 × 89 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

X-T4

135 × 64 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

OM-3 top view

OM-3

139 × 46 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X-T4

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

OM-3

17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type

226 mm² area

1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-T4

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

OM-3

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-T4OM-3
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
7.5Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
5.0Fair✓ wins
2.5Limited
Travel
8.0Excellent
8.0Excellent
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-T4

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -5.5 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.6, 92.8, 63.8

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    400 Mbps vs 205 Mbps — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    26.1 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better

Reasons to choose

OM-3

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Birds, Animals…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 139.3, 88.9, 45.8

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only OM-3 supports it

  • Codecs

    Adds MOV, MPEG-4 AVC

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • IBIS effectivenessBoth 6.5 stops
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-T4

Pros

  • IBIS
  • Dual slots
  • Film sims

Cons

  • Superseded by X-T5
  • 26MP vs 40MP new models
  • Older AF

OM-3

Pros

  • Retro design
  • Modern AF
  • Compact

Cons

  • MFT sensor
  • Premium for MFT
  • Smaller lens selection

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-T4
OM-3
Resolution
26.1 MP+28%
20.4 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
BSI Stacked MOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
17.4 x 13
AA filter
No
No
X-T4
OM-3
Processor
X-Processor 4
TruePic X
X-T4
OM-3
ISO min (native)
160−40 less
200
ISO max (native)
12,800
25,600+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
102,400
X-T4
OM-3
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/32000

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, X-T4 or OM-3?

X-T4 scores 6.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for OM-3 — 26.1MP — solid resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the X-T4 and OM-3?

X-T4 is 26.1 MP and OM-3 is 20.4 MP, so the X-T4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-T4 and OM-3 have in-body image stabilization?

X-T4 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-3 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T4 or the OM-3?

X-T4 reaches 30 fps electronic. OM-3 reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-T4 and OM-3?

X-T4 weighs 607 g and OM-3 weighs 413 g, so the OM-3 is 194 g lighter.

Do the X-T4 and OM-3 record 4K video?

X-T4: 4K up to 60p. OM-3: 4K up to 59.94p.

Are the X-T4 and OM-3 weather sealed?

X-T4: Yes. OM-3: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 500 shots (CIPA) for the X-T4 and 640 shots for the OM-3, giving the OM-3 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Both launched at $1,699.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and OM System press materials.