FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm X-S10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The HS10 was brought out 11 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HS10 scores vs the Fujifilm X-S10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Fujifilm X-S10. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 has outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S10 has specifications of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HS10 compared to the Fujifilm X-S10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 60 and 73 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and Fujifilm X-S10.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HS10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give you extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.