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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony S950

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony S950 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony S950, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and S950 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 11 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores vs the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm X-S10 S950 
RevealedOctober 2020February 2009Fresher by 142 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 S950 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony S950

 Fujifilm X-S10 S950 
Manually focus More exact focus

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about 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") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the S950.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and S950 is 73 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and S950.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will render extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography advice
Sony S950 Portrait photography advice
82
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography information
Sony S950 Street photography information
75
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
heavier than competition in class (465g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography info
Sony S950 Sports photography info
85
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography features
Sony S950 Travel photography features
76
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (465g)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S10
Vlogging with Sony S950
77
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization
has face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (465g)
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony S950
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-15 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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 -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $999 $130