X-S10vs A6000
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
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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.
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Quick take: The x-s10 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6000 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £249 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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