X-S10vs A7R III
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A7R III (2017)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial photography
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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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial Photography — A7R III (2017): The camera that converted professionals to mirrorless — 42MP, IBIS, and 10fps in a body that still competes today.
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
A7R III (2017)
- Landscape and studio photographers who need 42MP resolution at a used-price discount vs A7R IV
- Canon/Nikon DSLR professionals considering a mirrorless switch at a lower investment
- Commercial and product photographers who want full-frame resolution with IBIS for handheld work
- Portrait photographers who want the sharpest possible full-frame files for large print work
Quick take: The a7r iii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable; only the a7r iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | A7R III (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 650g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | A7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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