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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 3 months after the Z5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades vs the Z5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-S10 Z5 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 Z5 Fujifilm X-S10 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-S10 Z5 
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2020Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 has physical measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the Z5.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z5 is 73 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z5.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-S10 will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
85
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography factors
Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
75
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
more heavy than competition in class (465g)
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
86
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (470 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography information
Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
76
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
68
good battery life (470 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (470 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
features face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (465g)
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon Z5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon Z5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-15 2020-07-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465g (1.03 pounds) 675g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 images 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One 2
Launch price $999 $1,399