Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was brought out 5 years earlier than the E-M10 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up versus the E-M10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S features outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E2S 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 vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S compared to the E-M10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and E-M10 IV is 85 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and E-M10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.