Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.