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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Olympus E-M10 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 2 years later than the E-M10 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades versus the E-M10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 Fujifilm X-A5 E-M10 II 
ReleasedJanuary 2018August 2015Fresher by 30 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Fujifilm X-A5

 E-M10 II Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-M10 II

 Fujifilm X-A5 E-M10 II 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 II has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Olympus E-M10 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the E-M10 II.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-M10 II is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-M10 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography info
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Olympus E-M10 II Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
83
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography details
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography highlights
88
great battery power (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
73
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M10 II as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-M10 II
 Fujifilm X-A5Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2015-08-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 91 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 5.80 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 361 gr (0.80 lb) 390 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S 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 (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $499