FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm X-M1

The following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Fujifilm X-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The HS10 was unveiled 4 years before the Fujifilm X-M1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HS10 matches up against the Fujifilm X-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Fujifilm X-M1. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-M1 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HS10 versus the Fujifilm X-M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and Fujifilm X-M1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS10 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-M1 will give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.