X-S10vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The x-s10 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| 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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