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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 III
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-M10 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the E-M10 II (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 7 months prior to the E-M10 II so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up vs the E-M10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-M10 II 
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 E-M10 II Fujifilm X-A2 
ReleasedAugust 2015January 2015More recent by 7 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-M10 II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 II has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-M10 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the E-M10 II.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-M10 II is 86 and 82 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-M10 II.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm X-A2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M10 II as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography info
Olympus E-M10 II Street photography info
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography details
58
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (410 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography highlights
78
great battery life (410 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
73
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging highlights
70
selfie friendly display
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-M10 II
 Fujifilm X-A2Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2015-08-25
Physical type 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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.6fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.80 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 390 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 842
Other
Battery life 410 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $370 $499