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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-S20
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S
  • Replacement is Sony A7S III
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony A7S II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was introduced 5 years later than the A7S II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up against the A7S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm X-S10 A7S II 
ReleasedOctober 2020October 2015More recent by 61 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Fujifilm X-S10

 A7S II Fujifilm X-S10 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm X-S10 A7S II 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 enjoys outer 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 Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony A7S II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the A7S II.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and A7S II is 73 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and A7S II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will offer more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S II Portrait photography advice
82
manual focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
68
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography advice
Sony A7S II Street photography advice
75
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
more heavy than others in class (465 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography features
Sony A7S II Sports photography features
85
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (370 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
76
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (465g)
49
environment proofing
low battery power (370 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography details
Sony A7S II Landscape photography details
85
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging information
Sony A7S II Vlogging information
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization
has face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (465 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7S II
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-15 2015-10-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 409600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 169
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 465g (1.03 lbs) 627g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 325 photographs 370 photographs
Style 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $999 $2,767