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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Released August 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 14 months after the E-M10 IV making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the E-M10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-M10 IV 
ReleasedSeptember 2021August 2020Newer by 14 months

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

 E-M10 IV Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-M10 IV 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

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

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 IV has dimensions 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-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the E-M10 IV.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-M10 IV is 82 and 81 respectively.

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

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

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-M10 IV.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography information
83
manual focus
fantastic resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
80
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
73
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography info
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography info
80
great battery (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
fantastic resolution (26MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
85
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
fantastic resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
great battery (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $900 $699