EP3 vs. X100

http://www.thephoblographer.com/2011...3-and-12mm-f2/


"The advantages that one gets with a camera like the Fuji X100 are better build quality, an optical viewfinder, a slimmer profile, better high ISOs (though they still need editing), a quieter leaf shutter (with high speed flash sync) and better dynamic range. To be fair, recoverable detail in dynamic ranges are only worth anything if you or the camera can meter correctly. Early on in the review, I had metering problems until the camera suddenly, and oddly, started metering correctly (experienced by many users as also noted in the review). The X100 is a wonderful camera and Fuji really deserves a round of beers on the house for the strides they made to create such a great camera. But there are things that can best it.

In contrast, the Olympus EP-3′s strengths are interchangeable lenses, better color depth (in my eyes), a significantly better autofocusing system, customization in terms of getting the very good electronic viewfinder, a smaller profile, better use with the Eye-Fi card, and a significantly more affordable price. In addition, the flash is actually useful for taking photos. To boot, the camera’s art filters can help to cover any flaws that one may find in your images. I previously wrote about why I chose the EP-2 over the X100, and the Olympus EP-3 does such a great job that I can’t help but recommend it over the X100."