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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Later Model is Sony A7 IV
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was released 2 years later than the A7 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores versus the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm X-S10 A7 III 
RevealedOctober 2020February 2018More recent by 33 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Fujifilm X-S10

 A7 III Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm X-S10 A7 III 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got outer measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the A7 III.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and A7 III is 73 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and A7 III.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
83
focusing manually
high MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
84
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography factors
Sony A7 III Street photography factors
75
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
heavier than average (465g)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography factors
Sony A7 III Sports photography factors
86
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization
high MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (610 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography details
Sony A7 III Travel photography details
76
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
high MP (26MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than average (465g)
73
better than average battery power (610 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography information
Sony A7 III Landscape photography information
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
high MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (610 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
has face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
heavier than average (465g)
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7 III
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-15 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
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, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 gr (1.03 pounds) 650 gr (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 325 images 610 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $999 $1,998