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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Replaced the Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S III Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7S III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was released 3 months after the A7S III which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores vs the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-S10 A7S III 

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

 A7S III Fujifilm X-S10 
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-S10 A7S III 
IntroducedOctober 2020July 2020Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 has 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) whilst the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7S III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the A7S III.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and A7S III is 73 and 61 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and A7S III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-S10 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S III Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography info
Sony A7S III Street photography info
75
image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
heavier than competition in class (465g)
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography details
Sony A7S III Sports photography details
86
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (600 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography features
Sony A7S III Travel photography features
76
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (465g)
70
great battery life (600 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography features
Sony A7S III Landscape photography features
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging features
Sony A7S III Vlogging features
77
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (465g)
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A7S III
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-15 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz XR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465g (1.03 lb) 699g (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 score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 600 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at release $999 $3,499