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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

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

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 was released 17 months before the E-M10 IV which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores against the E-M10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 E-M10 IV 

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

 E-M10 IV Fujifilm X-T30 
RevealedAugust 2020February 2019Fresher by 17 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 E-M10 IV 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 IV has proportions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M10 IV in the all new 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 are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the E-M10 IV.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M10 IV is 82 and 81 respectively.

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

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

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M10 IV.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
82
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
amazing megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
85
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
amazing megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Fujifilm X-T30Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2020-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 8.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 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 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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (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 383g (0.84 pounds) 383g (0.84 pounds)
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 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 380 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Retail pricing $899 $699