Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 II

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.