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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

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

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

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.

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

 Fujifilm X-E2S E-M10 IV 

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

 E-M10 IV Fujifilm X-E2S 
RevealedAugust 2020January 2016Fresher by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-E2S E-M10 IV 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
76
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography factors
70
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
73
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
72
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
85
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
35
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Fujifilm X-E2SOlympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2020-08-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 77 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 8.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 383 gr (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 360 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $599 $699