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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

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

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A3
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was announced 6 years earlier than the E-M10 IV which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades against the E-M10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-M10 IV 

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

 E-M10 IV Fujifilm X-A2 
LaunchedAugust 2020January 2015More modern by 67 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-M10 IV 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

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

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the E-M10 IV.

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-M10 IV is 86 and 81 respectively.

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

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

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-M10 IV.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography information
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography factors
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography info
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography info
58
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
73
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography features
78
better than average battery (410 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
85
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography features
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging factors
70
selfie friendly display
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no mic port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Fujifilm X-A2Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-01-14 2020-08-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames per sec 8.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $370 $699