Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the E-M10 III (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was released 4 years prior to the E-M10 III which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up vs the E-M10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A1 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides exterior measurements 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 III has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-M10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the E-M10 III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-M10 III is 87 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-M10 III.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A1 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.