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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released December 2016
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A10 was launched 14 months prior to the E-PL9 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up vs the E-PL9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-A10 E-PL9 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 E-PL9 Fujifilm X-A10 
IntroducedFebruary 2018December 2016More modern by 14 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-A10 E-PL9 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL9 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Olympus E-PL9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the E-PL9.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PL9 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PL9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A10 uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X-A10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography info
69
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography info
61
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography details
86
better than average battery (410 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
77
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging factors
62
selfie friendly screen
includes face detect focus
lack of image stabilization
video res low (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of mic socket
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL9
 Fujifilm X-A10Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-12-01 2018-02-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 380 grams (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
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 410 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $499 $599