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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Launched August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was released 3 months later than the E-M10 IV and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up against the E-M10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Fujifilm X-S10

 E-M10 IV Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-M10 IV

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-M10 IV 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2020Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got outside dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 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-S10 and Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the E-M10 IV.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-M10 IV is 73 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-M10 IV.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography information
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
75
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
heavier than competition in class (465g)
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography advice
86
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
73
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography advice
76
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (465g)
85
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging information
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization
has face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Fujifilm X-S10Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-15 2020-08-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 8.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465g (1.03 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 325 images 360 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $999 $699