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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Announced August 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 III
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-M10 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 13 months after the E-M10 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up vs the E-M10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-M10 II 
AnnouncedAugust 2016August 2015Newer by 13 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Fujifilm X-A3

 E-M10 II Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-M10 II

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-M10 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 II has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-M10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the E-M10 II.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-M10 II is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-M10 II.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Olympus E-M10 II
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no image stabilization
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography information
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery (410 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
88
great battery (410 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
73
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-M10 II
 Fujifilm X-A3Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2015-08-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 77 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 pounds) 390 grams (0.86 pounds)
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 Overall 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 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $480 $499