X-S10vs A7 II
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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact 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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The x-s10 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £549 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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