X-S10vs D5
Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The x-s10 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable; only the d5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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