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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

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

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 4 years prior to the E-M10 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the E-M10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-M10 IV 

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

 E-M10 IV Fujifilm X-A3 
IntroducedAugust 2020August 2016Fresher by 48 months

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

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-M10 IV 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

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

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 IV has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the E-M10 IV.

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

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-M10 IV is 86 and 81 respectively.

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

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

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-M10 IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography details
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 shots)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery life (410 per charge)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
85
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging advice
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Fujifilm X-A3Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2020-08-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 77 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 8.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
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) 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339g (0.75 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photos 360 photos
Battery style 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)
Card slots One One
Launch price $480 $699