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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was launched 3 years before the E-M10 IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores vs the E-M10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-M10 IV 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Fujifilm X-E3

 E-M10 IV Fujifilm X-E3 
RevealedAugust 2020September 2017Fresher by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-M10 IV

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-M10 IV 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides exterior measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the E-M10 IV.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-M10 IV is 85 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-M10 IV.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography factors
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
77
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
85
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
37
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Fujifilm X-E3Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-09-07 2020-08-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 8.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 337g (0.74 pounds) 383g (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 360 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $699