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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus E-M10 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the E-M10 II (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was unveiled 5 months after the E-M10 II so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the E-M10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Olympus E-M10 II

 Fujifilm X-E2S E-M10 II 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 E-M10 II Fujifilm X-E2S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus E-M10 II

 Fujifilm X-E2S E-M10 II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2015Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S provides 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 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus E-M10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S and the E-M10 II.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and E-M10 II is 85 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and E-M10 II.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography highlights
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Street photography highlights
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography info
Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography info
69
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
72
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography details
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M10 II as a Vlogging camera
34
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus E-M10 II
 Fujifilm X-E2SOlympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2015-08-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 77 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.80 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 390 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 images 320 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $499