Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon D6

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Nikon D6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and D6 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and D6 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was manufactured 9 months later than the D6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades against the D6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon D6. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Nikon D6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Nikon D6 has sizing of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Nikon D6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the D6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and D6 is 73 and 50 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and D6.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.