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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-S10 front
Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was revealed 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-S10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-S10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-S10 Fujifilm X-A1 
AnnouncedOctober 2020November 2013Newer by 83 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-S10

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-S10 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S10 has dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the Fujifilm X-S10.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 87 and 73 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-S10.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-S10 to result in extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
amazing MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography details
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
75
image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
heavier than others in class (465g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
85
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 fps)
image stabilization
amazing MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (465g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography advice
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging details
31
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
heavier than others in class (465 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-S10
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-S10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-S10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2020-10-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 325 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $999