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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
52
Features
73
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2016
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 II
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was unveiled 2 years after the E-M10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up versus the E-M10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Olympus E-M10

 Fujifilm X-A10 E-M10 
IntroducedDecember 2016March 2014More modern by 33 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 E-M10 Fujifilm X-A10 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-M10

 Fujifilm X-A10 E-M10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 has outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 has measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-M10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 and the E-M10.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-M10 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-M10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A10 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X-A10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography factors
69
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography features
Olympus E-M10 Street photography features
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M10 Sports photography factors
61
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
86
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
67
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than others (396 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging factors
62
selfie friendly display
comes with face detect focus
no image stabilization
low video resolution (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than others (396 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-M10
 Fujifilm X-A10Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-12-01 2014-03-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.58x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 884
Other
Battery life 410 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $600