The OM-D E-M1X is a fantastic camera for those who like to shoot sports, wildlife and action. But at this price, it's certainly in niche territory.

Up to 60fps burst shooting; Fantastic battery life; Great handling

Small sensor; Limited telephoto range; Expensive

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.

Innovative new features - LiveND; Excellent colour reproduction; Extended battery life; Larger 0.825x EVF; Fast continuous shooting; CINE4K video recording; Impressive image stabilisation; Multiple power options; Weather sealing

Suprisingly still only a 3inch screen; 2360K dots EVF (others are higher resolution); Large size; and weight will not be to everyone's liking; Menu system could be improved

The OM-D E-M1X is a fantastic camera for those who like to shoot sports, wildlife and action. But at this price, it's certainly in niche territory.

Up to 60fps burst shooting; Fantastic battery life; Great handling;

Small sensor; Limited range of high quality telephoto lenses; Expensive;

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;

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;

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;

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Superb build quality and ergonomics make the camera a joy to shoot with; Excellent JPEG output with well-judged exposure and attractive colour; Incredibly effective in-body stabilisation keeps images sharp; Very effective continuous autofocus and subject detection; Huge range of useful additional...

Bulky body; Lower high-ISO image quality than larger-sensor peers; Restricted top-quality telephoto lens range; Bulky body; Lower high-ISO image quality than larger-sensor peers; Restricted top-quality telephoto lens range

When the E-M1X is playing to its strengths, it's a top piece of kit, but the best way to describe it is "niche". If you're somebody who almost exclusively shoots action and can live with such a small sensor, with the various advantages and drawbacks that come with it, the E-M1X is worth checking...

Great battery life; Excellent for wildlife/action; Built-in portrait grip; 60fps raw shooting

Bulky; Expensive; Small sensor; Limited pro lens range

The E-M1X is the only twin-grip Four Thirds camera on the market squarely aimed at pros - it's large, fast and tough-built. But its price tag puts it in a tricky position, as plenty of other larger-sensor cameras can be had for considerably-less coinage - many even offer more reliable AF.

Current Micro Four Thirds shooters who want a twin grip camera to photograph fast-moving subjects

Anyone not already heavily-invested in Micro Four Thirds glass; Those seeking a small, light camera

The E-M1X is the only twin-grip Four Thirds camera on the market squarely aimed at pros - it's large, fast and tough-built. But its price tag puts it in a tricky position, as plenty of other larger-sensor cameras can be had for considerably-less coinage - many even offer more reliable AF.

Current Micro Four Thirds shooters who want a twin grip camera to photograph fast-moving subjects.;

Anyone not already heavily-invested in Micro Four Thirds glass. Those seeking a small, light camera.;