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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was revealed 7 years later than the E-M10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up against the E-M10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-M10

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-M10 
ReleasedSeptember 2021March 2014Fresher by 91 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 E-M10 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-M10

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-M10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II offers physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 has measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the E-M10.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-M10 is 82 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-M10.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will show greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10
79
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography details
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography details
80
great battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10
36
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-M10
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Olympus OM-D E-M10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2014-03-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 396g (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 884
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $900 $600