Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
70

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)

26MP - APS-C Sensor
3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
No Anti-Alias Filter
6240 x 4160 video
Fujifilm X Mount
491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
Released May 2023
Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-S10

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
Announced August 2020
Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was launched 2 years later than the E-M10 IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X-S20 matches up against the E-M10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S20 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S20 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

Fujifilm X S20 front Fujifilm X S20 front thumbnail

Fujifilm X S20 screen back Fujifilm X S20 screen back thumbnail

Olympus E M10 IV front Olympus E M10 IV front thumbnail

Olympus E M10 IV screen back Olympus E M10 IV screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

	X-S20	E-M10 IV
Announced	May 2023	August 2020	More recent by 35 months
Display type	Fully articulated	Tilting	Fully Articulating display
Display resolution	1840k	1040k	Sharper display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Fujifilm X-S20

	E-M10 IV		X-S20

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-M10 IV

	X-S20	E-M10 IV
Manually focus			More precise focusing
Display dimension	3.00"	3"	Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen			Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display			Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 offers outer measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X-S20 against the E-M10 IV.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and E-M10 IV is 72 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X-S20 and E-M10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X-S20 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer X-S20 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography information

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography information

manual focus

excellent resolution (26 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

has face detection focusing

saves RAW files

you can focus manually

decent MP (20 megapixels)

nice sensor size (Four Thirds)

comes with face detect focusing

exports RAW formats

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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography information

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

saves RAW files

includes touch to focus

heavier than competitors (491 grams)

screen tilts

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

nice sensor size (Four Thirds)

exports RAW formats

provides focus via touch

great high ISO (25,600)

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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography features

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography features

quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

excellent resolution (26MP)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

has tracking autofocus

better than average battery (750 per charge)

has phase detect AF

silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

decent MP (20MP)

nice sensor size (Four Thirds)

comes with tracking focus

doesn't have phase detect AF

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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography info

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography info

better than average battery (750 CIPA)

connects via bluetooth

includes touch to focus

excellent resolution (26MP)

flash built-in

selfie friendly display

heavier than competitors (491 grams)

has bluetooth

provides focus via touch

decent MP (20 megapixels)

built-in flash

display is selfie friendly

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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography factors

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors

manual focus

interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

screen size is good (3.00")

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

excellent resolution (26 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

does not have low pass filter

saves RAW files

better than average battery (750 shots)

you can focus manually

swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)

screen size is good (3")

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

decent MP (20MP)

nice sensor size (Four Thirds)

great high ISO (25,600)

exports RAW formats

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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging info

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging info

selfie friendly display

touchscreen functionality

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

has face detection focusing

video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pixels)

has external mic support

heavier than competitors (491 grams)

display is selfie friendly

touchscreen enabled

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

comes with face detect focusing

high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)

no microphone support

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-M10 IV
	Fujifilm X-S20	Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand Name	FujiFilm	Olympus
Model type	Fujifilm X-S20	Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Class	Entry-Level Mirrorless	Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released	2023-05-24	2020-08-04
Physical type	SLR-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor	-	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 area	366.6mm²	226.2mm²
Sensor resolution	26 megapixels	20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution	6240 x 4160	5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO	12800	25600
Highest boosted ISO	51200	-
Min native ISO	160	200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO	80	100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points	425	121
Lens
Lens mount type	Fujifilm X	Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses	86	107
Focal length multiplier	1.5	2.1
Screen
Type of screen	Fully articulated	Tilting
Screen sizing	3.00 inches	3 inches
Screen resolution	1,840 thousand dots	1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Lowest shutter speed	900s	60s
Highest shutter speed	1/4000s	1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed	1/32000s	1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate	8.0 frames per second	8.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance	7.00 m (at ISO 200)	7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings	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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize	1/180s	1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions	6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear 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PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution	6240x4160	3840x2160
Video format	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight	491 grams (1.08 pounds)	383 grams (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions	127 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 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	750 photos	360 photos
Type of battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery ID	NP-W235	BLS-50
Self timer	Yes	Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage	SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)	SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots	One	One
Launch price	$1,299	$699