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X-S10vs M11 Monochrom

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-S10 Fujifilm X-S10 (2020) Starting from £699 new Best for DSLR switchers, travel & vlogging View X-S10
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Leica M11 Monochrom Leica M11 Monochrom (2023) Starting from £8300 new Best for Black & White Photography View M11 Monochrom

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.

Black & White Photography — M11 Monochrom (2023): The M11 Monochrom is the finest black-and-white camera in the world. A 60MP sensor with no colour filter array produces sharpness and tonal depth no colour camera can match — combined with extended high-ISO performance. Manual focus, no video, and an extraordinary price make it a specialist instrument, but for dedicated B&W photographers it is unmatched.

↓ Full specifications below

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

M11 Monochrom (2023)

  • Dedicated black-and-white photographers who demand the finest possible monochrome files
  • Fine art and documentary photographers who work exclusively in B&W
  • Leica M system users who want maximum monochrome image quality
  • Astrophotographers — monochrome sensors excel at capturing fine star detail

Quick take: The m11 monochrom has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-S10 (2020)M11 Monochrom (2023)
Price £699 £8,300
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array)
Resolution 26.1MP 60.3MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support
Autofocus Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus)
Stabilisation IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 5fps
Battery Life ~325 shots (CIPA) ~700 shots (CIPA)
Weight 465g (with battery and card) 530g (body only)
Dimensions 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Leica M-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre X-S10M11 Monochrom
Travel
9.0
8.5
Vlogging & Video
9.0
1.0
Portrait
9.0
9.5
Street
7.0
9.5
Wildlife
7.0
Landscape
7.0
9.5
Astrophotography
9.0
Casual
7.5
Sports & Action
3.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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