X-S10vs Nikon D7500
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Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The x-s10 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £899 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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