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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 II
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 11 months later than the E-M10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the E-M10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Olympus E-M10

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-M10 
RevealedJanuary 2015March 2014Fresher by 11 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 E-M10 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-M10

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-M10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 has proportions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the E-M10.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-M10 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-M10.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10
58
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
78
good battery pack (410 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
67
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly display
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
33
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (396g)
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-M10
 Fujifilm X-A2Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-03-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.58x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash options 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), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 350 grams (0.77 lb) 396 grams (0.87 lb)
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 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $370 $600