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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and Z fc (21MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was introduced 8 months before the Z fc which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the Z fc with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-S10 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-S10

 Z fc Fujifilm X-S10 
ReleasedJune 2021October 2020More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-S10 Z fc 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers exterior measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z fc is 73 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z fc.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-S10 to offer extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography features
83
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
75
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
74
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography features
Nikon Z fc Sports photography features
86
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
68
good MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
76
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
72
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (21MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (300 shots)
heavier than average (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography information
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography information
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization
fantastic resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z fc Vlogging highlights
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (465g)
74
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (445g)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon Z fc
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-15 2021-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $999 $949