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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

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

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the E-M10 III (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was brought out 19 months earlier than the E-M10 III making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the E-M10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-E2S E-M10 III 

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

 E-M10 III Fujifilm X-E2S 
AnnouncedAugust 2017January 2016Fresher by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-E2S E-M10 III 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

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

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S has physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 III has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus E-M10 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the E-M10 III.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and E-M10 III is 85 and 80 respectively.

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

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

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and E-M10 III.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm X-E2S will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography information
75
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (410g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography info
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography info
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography features
Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography features
72
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
67
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors (410g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography highlights
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging info
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging info
34
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (410 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus E-M10 III
 Fujifilm X-E2SOlympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2017-08-31
Body design 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 area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 350g (0.77 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Physical 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 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $650