Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 3 months prior to the E-M10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the E-M10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus OM-D E-M10. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 has specifications of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the E-M10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-M10 is 87 and 82 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-M10.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier.