Fujifilm X-A10

The X-A10 is a compact mirrorless camera from 2016. It measures 117 x 67 x 40 mm and weighs 331 g, so it fits in a small bag and stays comfortable to carry.

Inside is an APS-C sensor and the Fujifilm X mount. That combination suits anyone who wants an easy step into interchangeable lenses without carrying a large system.

There is no viewfinder, so every shot is framed on the rear screen. Photographers who are comfortable composing that way, including those moving up from phones, will settle in quickly.

Stills start with a 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. The Fujifilm X mount accepts interchangeable lenses, so the camera can adapt to different subjects as your collection grows. Swapping between focal lengths changes what you can shoot while keeping the same sensor and body.

The maximum burst rate is 6 fps. That is a top speed rather than a sustained figure, so it describes the fastest shooting the camera can manage, not a rate it promises to hold across a long sequence.

Autofocus offers 49 selectable points. The ISO range runs from 200 to 6400, so sensitivity can be raised when light falls, and the shutter reaches a maximum of 1/4000 second.

There is no in-body stabilisation. In dim light a steady hold or a faster shutter speed helps, because the sensor makes no correction for handheld camera shake. Steadier support, such as a tripod, is another option when the light drops.

Video tops out at Full HD resolution. The maximum frame rate reaches 60 fps. Clips record as MOV files. Full HD is enough for home movies, casual clips and web sharing, though 4K recording is not available.

The flipping screen earns its keep during recording. You can hold the camera away from eye level and still monitor the frame, and the touchscreen lets you make adjustments between takes.

A built-in timelapse mode turns a series of stills into a moving sequence without an intervalometer or any extra accessory. It is an easy way to add variety to a set of clips.

In dim interiors, sensitivity stops at 6400 ISO, and the built-in flash can add light for stills. For movie clips, the available light and the sensitivity ceiling set the limits.

Framing and control happen on a 3 inch TFT LCD with 1,040,000 dots, and it is a touchscreen. The display offers ample detail for checking focus, and touch input simplifies menu changes.

The screen flips as well, which changes how you shoot stills. Overhead frames, ground-level shots and similar awkward positions become practical because you can angle the screen toward you.

A built-in flash provides a little fill light indoors, but there is no support for an external flash, so larger lighting setups are out. The body also has no weather sealing, so keep it sheltered in rain and dust.

WiFi and Bluetooth are built in for wireless connection to other devices. There is no GPS, so the camera itself does not record location data.

Photos record to a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card. The slot is also UHS-I compatible, so it accepts the faster UHS-I cards as well as standard ones.

There is only one slot, which means no spare card inside the camera. Bring enough capacity for a full day of shooting.

The NP-W126S battery is rated at 410 shots. How long that lasts in practice varies with screen use, video recording and other settings, so the figure is best read as a rated baseline rather than a guarantee.

There is no USB charging, so the battery cannot be topped up from a computer or power bank. A spare NP-W126S cell is a sensible addition for longer days out.