Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus E-M10 II

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Fujifilm X100 vs Olympus E-M10 II

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APS-C 372.9mm²
12.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100 Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M10 II Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus E-M10 II in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the E-M10 II.
Compare Olympus E-M10 II image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M10 II conclusion.

Succeeded by the Olympus E-M10 III
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Differences

Fujifilm X100 advantages over Olympus E-M10 II

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.50 vs 3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
X100 test data on DxO Mark E-M10 II test data on DxO Mark

1,001 vs 842 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

Olympus E-M10 II advantages over Fujifilm X100

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 3.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Newer
9 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1037k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.40 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.62x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
16.1 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.9 fps vs 4.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
28 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality; Dazzling Hybrid Viewfinder; Traditional mechanical controls; Mostly excellent optical performance.
Quirky interface; Manual dials turn easily; Manual focus is too difficult to use; Dramatic lens flare, especially at night.
Read our Fujifilm X100 Review

Excellent value for the money; Professional-grade ergonomics; Incredibly good image quality for its class; Solid performance specs across the board; Loaded with features.
Kit lens may not be quite as sharp as previous kit lens from this line; Below average battery life; Somewhat confusing menu systems.
Read our Olympus E-M10 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100S

$1200
APS-C

Shoots 24p video

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100S

Olympus E-M10 II

Fujifilm X100S

$349
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$1099
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Olympus E-M10

Fujifilm X100

Olympus E-M10

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10

$349
4/3

Fast startup
Shoots 24p video

$399
4/3

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Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100T

$1200
APS-C

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

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Olympus E-M10 II

Fujifilm X100T

$349
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Fujifilm X100

Panasonic GX85

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GX85

$349
4/3

Higher effective ISO
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100F

$1200
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100F

Olympus E-M10 II

Fujifilm X100F

$349
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

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