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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a1

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a1 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a1 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony a1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was launched 3 months before the a1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up against the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-S10 a1 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 a1 Fujifilm X-S10 
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-S10 a1 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2021Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 features outer measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony a1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 compared to the a1.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and a1 is 73 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and a1.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony a1 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography info
Sony a1 Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
great resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
89
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/400s)
sensor resolution is great (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography information
Sony a1 Street photography information
75
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
heavier than competition in class (465g)
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Sony a1 Sports photography advice
86
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization
great resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
91
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (530 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Travel photography with Sony a1
76
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
great resolution (26MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (465g)
74
better than average battery power (530 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (50MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography factors
Sony a1 Landscape photography factors
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization
great resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (530 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging highlights
Sony a1 Vlogging highlights
77
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
37
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha a1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-15 2021-01-26
Body design 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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 133
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 9,437 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/400 secs
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 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 gr (1.03 pounds) 737 gr (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 530 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $999 $6,498