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X-S10vs Q3 43

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 Q3 43 Leica Q3 43 (2024) Starting from £6995 new Best for Documentary, portrait & reportage photography View Q3 43

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.

Documentary, Portrait & Reportage Photography — Q3 43 (2024): The Q3 with the most human lens — 43mm, 60MP, and Leica rendering at its most natural and versatile.

↓ 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

Q3 43 (2024)

  • Portrait and documentary photographers who find 28mm too wide and 50mm too tight
  • Q3 owners who prefer a natural 43mm perspective over the iconic 28mm Summilux
  • Reportage photographers who want the discreet Q3 form factor with a more intimate focal length
  • Leica system users who want a fixed-lens body that excels across multiple genres

Quick take: The q3 43 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable; only the q3 43 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-S10 (2020)Q3 43 (2024)
Price £699 £6,995
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 60.0MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log
Autofocus Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection
Stabilisation IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 15fps electronic
Battery Life ~325 shots (CIPA) ~350 shots (CIPA)
Weight 465g (with battery and card) 743g body only
Dimensions 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.1mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single UHS-II SD slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
Genre X-S10Q3 43
Travel
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Street
7.0
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
4.0
Landscape
7.0
7.0
Sports
4.0

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

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