Fujifilm X-S10 Review
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Our editorial take on the Fujifilm X-S10
The Fujifilm X-S10 is a compact, well-rounded mirrorless camera that brings in-body stabilization to the brand's APS-C lineup at a very competitive price. With a 26-megapixel X-Trans BSI sensor, 5-axis IBIS rated for 5 stops, and a more traditional PSAM dial layout that breaks from Fujifilm's usual retro controls, it's designed to appeal to both longtime X-series shooters and newcomers who prefer familiar ergonomics. Reviewers consistently praise the excellent grip and handling, noting that the camera feels comfortable and balanced despite its small size. Image quality earns strong marks, with clean files even at higher ISOs like 6400, and the IBIS performs effectively for both stills and video.
Video shooters get DCI and UHD 4K at up to 30 fps, F-Log support, and 10-bit 4:2:2 output over HDMI, making it a capable hybrid tool. The fully articulating touchscreen and 240 fps HD slow motion add further versatility. However, the X-S10 does come with compromises: no weather sealing, a single UHS-I card slot, 8-bit internal recording only, and a 30-minute recording limit that will frustrate longer video sessions. Battery life is also modest at around 325 shots per charge. Still, for its price and form factor, the X-S10 delivers strong performance across stills and video with Fujifilm's signature color science and film simulations.
- Effective 5-axis IBIS with 5 stops of stabilization
- Excellent grip and comfortable handling in a compact body
- Strong image quality with clean high-ISO performance up to ISO 6400
- Versatile video features including F-Log and 10-bit 4:2:2 output via HDMI
- Fully articulating touchscreen for flexible shooting angles
- No weather sealing limits use in challenging conditions
- Single UHS-I card slot with no backup
- 30-minute recording limit and 8-bit internal video only
- Modest battery life at approximately 325 shots per charge
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Conclusion · Lovely image quality · Excellent grip, comfortable handling · Strong video feature set · Effective in-body stabilization · Compact ...
Pros · The XS10 is a perfect balance of form and function · Superb image quality, even at ISOs up to 6400 · Very effective IBIS · The tilty/ ...
The Fujifilm X-S10 is a mid-range mirrorless camera with a 26 Megapixel APSC sensor, uncropped 4k video, a fully-articulated touch-screen and built-in ...
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About this product
Compact IBIS body; PSAM-style dial.
Specs
- Battery
- NP-W126S, 1260 mAh, approx. 325 shots
- Weight Grams
- 415 g (body only), 465 g (with battery and card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 126 x 85.1 x 65.4 mm
- Build Material
- Not specified
- Weather Sealing
- No
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit 4:2:0 (internal), 10-bit 4:2:2 (HDMI)
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- F-Log
- Internal Codecs
- H.264
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 30 fps
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 240 fps
- Max Video Bitrate
- 200 Mbps
- Max Recording Time
- 30 minutes
- Max Video Resolution
- DCI 4K (4096 x 2160), UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
- Built In Flash
- Yes, GN 5 m at ISO 100
- X Trans Sensor
- X-Trans CMOS 4
- Diopter Adjustment
- -4 to +2
- Operating Humidity
- 10 to 80%
- Max Flash Sync Speed
- 1/180 s
- Viewfinder Eye Point
- 17.5 mm
- Film Simulation Modes
- 18 modes including Provia, Velvia, Astia, Classic Chrome, Classic Neg, Eterna, Acros
- Operating Temperature
- -10 to 40°C
- Sensor Size
- APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
- Sensor Type
- BSI CMOS
- Image Processor
- X-Processor 4
- Low Pass Filter
- No
- Effective Megapixels
- 26.1 MP
- Release Date
- October 2020
- Announced Date
- October 2020
- Launch Price Usd
- $999
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 160-12800 (extended 160-25600)
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 160-12800 (extended 80-51200)
- Continuous Shooting
- 8 fps mechanical, 20 fps electronic, 30 fps electronic (1.25x crop)
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 60 minutes to 1/32000 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 60 minutes to 1/4000 s
- Viewfinder
- 0.5 inch OLED EVF, 2.36 million dots, 0.62x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.0 inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD, 1.04 million dots
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Fujifilm X
- Crop Factor
- 1.5x
- Usb
- USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
- Hdmi
- Micro-HDMI
- Audio Io
- 3.5 mm microphone input
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Card Slots
- 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 5 stops
- Af Points
- 425 phase-detection points
- Af System
- Hybrid (phase-detection and contrast-detection)
- Af Low Light
- -6 EV
- Subject Detection
- Yes
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