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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-S20
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2021
  • Replaced the Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony A7 IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was brought out 12 months prior to the A7 IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the A7 IV 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 IV

 Fujifilm X-S10 A7 IV 

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

 A7 IV Fujifilm X-S10 
AnnouncedOctober 2021October 2020More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kClearer screen (+400k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-S10 A7 IV 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 comes with 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) whilst the Sony A7 IV has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony A7 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 compared to the A7 IV.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and A7 IV is 73 and 61 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and A7 IV.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 IV will offer extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography details
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
megapixel count high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
81
has manual focus
great MP (33 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Street photography with Sony A7 IV
75
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
more heavy than competition (465 grams)
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Sony A7 IV Sports photography advice
85
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
84
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (33 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography advice
Sony A7 IV Travel photography advice
76
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count high (26MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (465 grams)
80
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
great MP (33 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography advice
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (33MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
two card slots
no liveview
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging details
Sony A7 IV Vlogging details
77
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (465g)
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7 IV
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-15 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 33MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 7008 x 4672
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 172
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lb) 699 grams (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 600 shots
Form 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Two
Cost at release $999 $2,500