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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the E-M10 IV and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores against the E-M10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-M10 IV 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Fujifilm X-A1

 E-M10 IV Fujifilm X-A1 
IntroducedAugust 2020November 2013More recent by 81 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-M10 IV

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-M10 IV 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 IV has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the E-M10 IV.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-M10 IV is 87 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-M10 IV.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
73
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
66
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
85
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
83
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging details
31
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Fujifilm X-A1Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2020-08-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 8.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 360 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $699