FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Following is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the HS10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS10 was announced 16 months before the Fujifilm X-S1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the HS10 scores vs the Fujifilm X-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 provides outer 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-S1 has dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HS10 compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 60 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-S1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.