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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony A7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the A7 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was released 6 years later than the A7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-S10 A7 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2014More recent by 82 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 A7 Fujifilm X-S10 
Screen resolution1230k1040kCrisper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-S10 A7 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 comes with outer measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 compared to the A7.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and A7 is 73 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and A7.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-S10 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
75
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
more heavy than competition (465 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (474 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Sony A7 Sports photography advice
86
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography factors
Sony A7 Travel photography factors
76
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (465g)
69
lighter than competitors (474 grams)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 Landscape photography factors
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging details
Sony A7 Vlogging details
77
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization
provides face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
more heavy than competition (465g)
36
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competitors (474g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha A7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-15 2014-01-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 50
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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 no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465g (1.03 lbs) 474g (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $999 $798