X-S10vs A7C
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.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
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
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The x-s10 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | A7C |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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