Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 8 years before the E-M10 IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores versus the E-M10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 has outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the E-M10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-M10 IV is 85 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-M10 IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.