X-S10vs Sony A7R V
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
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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 — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable; only the sony a7r v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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