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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 4 years after the E-M10 III which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up against the E-M10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-M10 III 
IntroducedSeptember 2021August 2017Newer by 49 months

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

 E-M10 III Fujifilm X-T30 II 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-M10 III 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

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

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II provides exterior 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 III has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Olympus E-M10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the E-M10 III.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-M10 III is 82 and 80 respectively.

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

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

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-M10 III.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will deliver extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography highlights
83
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
no image stabilization
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (410g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography details
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 III
80
good battery life (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
67
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (410g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging features
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging features
36
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (410 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-M10 III
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2017-08-31
Body design 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 surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 62 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 900 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 8.6 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
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 PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video 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 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $650