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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
74
Features
88
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z6 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z6 II
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was released 2 years later than the Z6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up vs the Z6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-S10 Z6 
AnnouncedOctober 2020August 2018Fresher by 27 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 Z6 Fujifilm X-S10 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z6

 Fujifilm X-S10 Z6 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers 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) while the Nikon Z6 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the Z6.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z6 is 73 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z6.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X-S10 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
84
has manual focus
great megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography features
Nikon Z6 Street photography features
75
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
heavier than competitors in class (465 grams)
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Sports photography with Nikon Z6
85
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
low battery power (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Travel photography with Nikon Z6
76
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (465g)
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
low battery power (330 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
low battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z6 as a Vlogging camera
77
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
includes face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (465g)
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z6
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon Z6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon Z6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-15 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 26 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3299
Other
Battery life 325 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) XQD card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $999 $1,997