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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the E-M10 III (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was released 4 years prior to the E-M10 III and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up versus the E-M10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 Fujifilm X-E2 E-M10 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Fujifilm X-E2

 E-M10 III Fujifilm X-E2 
AnnouncedAugust 2017March 2014Fresher by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-M10 III

 Fujifilm X-E2 E-M10 III 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 III has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the E-M10 III.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-M10 III is 85 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-M10 III.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography details
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (410 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography highlights
69
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
69
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography factors
72
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly screen
67
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors (410 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging features
34
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (410g)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Fujifilm X-E2Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-05 2017-08-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $450 $650