Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a6100 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-S10
69
WINNER
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Sony · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6100
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-S10 and the Sony a6100 are compact mirrorless cameras built around APS-C sensors, arriving in 2020 and 2019 respectively. Each uses its own native mount, the X-S10 on Fujifilm X and the a6100 on Sony E, so the lens system is the first practical decision. The a6100 is the smaller and lighter body for travel. It measures 120 x 67 x 59 mm and weighs 396 g, against 126 x 85 x 65 mm and 465 g for the X-S10. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2020 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
October 15, 2020 | August 28, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 126 x 85 x 65 mm | 120 x 67 x 59 mm |
| Camera weight | 465 g | 396 g |
| Optics | 72/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-S10 is the stronger choice for handheld work in dim light, because it has in-body image stabilisation while the a6100 does not. That stabilisation allows slower handheld shutter speeds for indoor scenes and evening street photography. The Sony leans on faster shutter speeds, higher ISO settings or a tripod instead. The Fujifilm also gives you more room to crop, at 26 MP against 24 MP, and its 20 fps burst suits fleeting action against the a6100's 11 fps. Its electronic viewfinder shows more detail, at 2,360,000 dots against 1,440,000. On the shared specifications, both use APS-C CMOS sensors with 425 autofocus points and a 1/4000 second top shutter speed. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.5 x 15.6 | 15.6 x 23.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
20 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor 4 | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
16030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 320003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 510003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
90044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
4250300 | 4250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | No |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 144000009900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe X-S10 gives you more room for slow-motion editing, reaching frame rates up to 240 fps against 120 fps on the a6100. That extra speed helps dissect fast action such as sports or wildlife. Both record 4K video with built-in timelapse, so interval shooting needs no external trigger. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
4096 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
240 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Features | 70/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe a6100 is easier to get images onto a phone, because it supports Wi-Fi while the X-S10 does not. Both offer Bluetooth, but wireless transfer to a phone is a Sony advantage for sharing on the go. Each has a 3-inch touch screen that flips out for vlogging, with the X-S10's showing more detail at 1,040,000 dots versus 921,600. Neither camera offers GPS or weather sealing. Both include a built-in flash plus a hot shoe for an external unit, covering fill light for casual portraits. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 9216001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
No |  Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 35/100 | 37/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe a6100 holds the longer battery rating, at 420 shots against 325 for the X-S10 under their respective test conditions. Both cameras charge over USB, so a power bank can top up either body between locations. Storage is a close match. Each camera has a single card slot, with the X-S10 taking SD, SDHC and SDXC cards at UHS-I speed and the a6100 the same SD family plus Memory Stick Pro Duo. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-126S | NP-FW50 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
325 shots1505000 | 420 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X-S10 if you shoot handheld in low light or chase fast action. Its stabilisation steadies handheld frames, its 20 fps burst suits wildlife and sports peaks, and its 240 fps ceiling stretches slow motion further. The more detailed viewfinder helps precise framing.
Choose the Sony a6100 if light carry and simple sharing matter more. It is the smaller, lighter body for travel, its Wi-Fi moves photos straight to a phone, and its longer battery rating suits big days out.