Fujifilm
X-S10 2020
Best for DSLR switchers, travel & vlogging
£699
list price · used from £550 at eBay
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X-S10 vs OM-5 Mark II
Quick take: The X-S10 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-S10 is the most affordable; only the OM-5 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-S10 — Dslr Switchers, Travel & Vlogging: 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.
Who should buy what
X-S10 (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-S10Fujifilm · 2020 | OM-5 Mark IIOM System · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699Best | £880 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 4K/30p, OM-Log400 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | Phase-hybrid AF (121 cross-type points) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | Up to 7.5-stop Sync IS (6.5-stop body-only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps (AF tracking), 30fps (locked)Best |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA)Best | 310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 370g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.37x magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-S10
OM-5 Mark II
Portrait
7.0/10
6.5/10
Street
6.7/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
5.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
5.4/10
5.1/10
Documentary
5.5/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
6.7/10
Landscape
5.2/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
7.1/10
7.4/10
Casual
5.9/10
6.1/10
Food
7.0/10
6.9/10
Macro
6.8/10
8.1/10
Architecture
5.8/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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