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X-S10 vs A5100
Quick take: The X-S10 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A5100 is the most affordable.
Where the X-S10 wins
- Resolution: 26.1MP
- Burst Rate: 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
- Portrait: 7.0 vs 5.4
- Wedding & Events: 5.4 vs 3.5
- Vlogging & Video: 5.7 vs 4.8
Where the A5100 wins
- Cheaper new: £102 vs £1,098
- Battery Life: ~400 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 224g (body only)
- Travel: 6.4 vs 5.9
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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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.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-S10Fujifilm · 2020 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,098 | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A5100
Portrait
7.0/10
5.4/10
Street
6.7/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
5.7/10
4.8/10
Filmmaking
5.4/10
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Documentary
5.5/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
4.7/10
Landscape
5.2/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
7.1/10
5.5/10
Casual
5.7/10
5.2/10
Food
7.0/10
5.9/10
Macro
6.8/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.8/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
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4.9/10
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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