X-S10vs Hero 12 Black
GoPro
Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Dslr Switchers, Travel & Vlogging — X-S10 (2020): The X-S10 brought IBIS and a fully articulating screen to Fujifilm's mid-range — a compelling DSLR replacement at a price that made Fujifilm accessible to a new audience.
Adventure, Sports & Travel Video — Hero 12 Black (2023): GoPro's best all-round action camera — better battery, 10-bit colour, and HyperSmooth 6.0 make it a genuine step forward.
Who should buy what
X-S10 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to mirrorless who want familiar controls and a deep grip
- Vloggers who want Fujifilm film simulations with a fully articulating screen
- X-T30 or X-E4 owners who want IBIS and a more comfortable grip
- Budget-conscious buyers who want X-T4 image quality at a lower price
Hero 12 Black (2023)
- Action and sports photographers who want the best stabilisation available
- Travellers who need a rugged waterproof camera for any conditions
- Cyclists, surfers, and skiers wanting helmet or handlebar footage
- Hero 11 owners considering an upgrade — notably better battery life
Quick take: The hero 12 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 12 black is the most affordable; only the hero 12 black is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | Hero 12 Black (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £300 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 27.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | Fixed focus (wide) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 154g |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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