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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was introduced 10 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 II so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the Fujifilm X-T30 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-S10 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Fujifilm X-S10

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-S10 
LaunchedSeptember 2021October 2020More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-S10 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 enjoys external measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 73 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-S10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography factors
83
manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
83
manual focus
amazing resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
75
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
more heavy than average (465g)
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
86
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
76
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (465g)
80
good battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing resolution (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography information
86
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
amazing resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging features
77
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization
provides face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than average (465 grams)
36
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm X-S10Fujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Fujifilm X-T30 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-15 2021-09-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 62
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465g (1.03 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $999 $900