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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony A7S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 6 years later than the A7S and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-S10 A7S 
AnnouncedOctober 2020April 2014More recent by 80 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm X-S10

 A7S Fujifilm X-S10 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-S10 A7S 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 comes with exterior measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony A7S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the A7S.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and A7S is 73 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and A7S.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-S10 will offer you extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S Portrait photography features
83
has manual focus
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
68
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography highlights
Sony A7S Street photography highlights
75
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (489g)
very good ISO range (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
86
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
bad battery pack (360 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
76
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
high MP (26MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (465g)
58
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
environment sealing
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (409,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
bad battery pack (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
77
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
34
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition in class (489g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-15 2014-04-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 409600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 465 gr (1.03 pounds) 489 gr (1.08 pounds)
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 rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $999 $1,998