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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

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.

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

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-M10 III 

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

 E-M10 III Fujifilm X-A1 
LaunchedAugust 2017November 2013More modern by 45 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-M10 III 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (410g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Sports photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography highlights
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
67
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (410g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
31
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
32
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (410g)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Fujifilm X-A1Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2017-08-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
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 rate 6.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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 PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $650