Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III
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![Fujifilm X-A1 front Fujifilm X-A1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Fujifilm-X-A1.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Olympus E-M10 III
Fujifilm X-A1 | E-M10 III |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Fujifilm X-A1
E-M10 III | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Launched | August 2017 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 45 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A1-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A1-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-A1-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A1-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | |
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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 |