Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the E-M10 III (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was launched 9 months prior to the E-M10 III which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A10 scores against the E-M10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 III has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-M10 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 compared to the E-M10 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-M10 III is 86 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-M10 III.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A10 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm X-A10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.