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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and Z50 (21MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 13 months later than the Z50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores vs the Z50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-S10 Z50 
LaunchedOctober 2020October 2019Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 Z50 Fujifilm X-S10 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-S10 Z50 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got exterior dimensions 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 Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the Z50.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z50 is 73 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z50.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-S10 to give greater detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography highlights
83
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography features
Nikon Z50 Street photography features
75
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
more heavy than competition (465 grams)
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
86
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
75
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Travel photography with Nikon Z50
76
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (465g)
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging info
Nikon Z50 Vlogging info
77
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization
features face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (465 grams)
71
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon Z50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon Z50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-15 2019-10-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
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 26 megapixel 21 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 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted 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
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465g (1.03 lb) 397g (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
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 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID - EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $999 $857