X-S10vs Nikon Z9
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 & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
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 Z9 (2021)
- Professional sports, wildlife and photojournalism photographers
- Nikon D6 or D850 users making the final switch to mirrorless
- Those who need the fastest, most reliable AF Nikon has ever made
- Professionals who need a flagship body with no mechanical shutter
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable; only the nikon z9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | Nikon Z9 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £5,499 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 1340g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Photojournalism | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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