X-S10vs A7S III
Sony
A7S III (2020)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Professional video & low-light filmmaking
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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.
Professional Video & Low-Light Filmmaking — A7S III (2020): If video is your primary discipline, the A7S III is the camera. 4K/120p at 10-bit in a weather-sealed body with a 9.44M dot EVF is an extraordinary package. The 12MP sensor isn't limiting for video — and it's usable at ISO 409,600 in a pinch.
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
A7S III (2020)
- Filmmakers and videographers who need 4K/120p at 10-bit
- Event videographers who shoot in dark venues regularly
- Documentary filmmakers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Hybrid shooters where video is primary and stills are secondary
Quick take: The x-s10 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable; only the a7s iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | A7S III (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS (12-bit, back-illuminated) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/60p 10-bit S-Cinetone/S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | Phase-detect, 759 points, real-time Eye AF (human & animal), subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | ~600 shots (CIPA) / ~70min continuous 4K recording |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 699g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | OLED EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification — best EVF Sony has made |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.44M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II (both slots) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | A7S III |
|---|---|---|
| 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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