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X-S10vs A9

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-S10 Fujifilm X-S10 (2020) Starting from £699 new Best for DSLR switchers, travel & vlogging View X-S10
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Sony A9 Sony A9 (2017) Starting from £1999 new Best for Professional sports, wildlife & action photography View A9

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 Sports, Wildlife & Action Photography — A9 (2017): The camera that changed professional photography — the A9's 20fps blackout-free burst and silent shutter proved mirrorless had definitively surpassed the DSLR.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A9 (2017)

  • Sports photographers who want the original 20fps mirrorless at a lower used price than the A9 II
  • Wildlife photographers who need blackout-free burst with fast, reliable tracking
  • Sony FE system users who want a professional sports body
  • Photographers interested in the camera that changed the industry

Quick take: The x-s10 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable; only the a9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-S10 (2020)A9 (2017)
Price £699 £1,999
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution 26.1MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF 693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking
Stabilisation IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE)
Battery Life ~325 shots (CIPA) ~650 shots (CIPA)
Weight 465g (with battery and card) 673g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 126.9 × 95.6 × 63.0mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free)
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack USB, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, HDMI
Genre X-S10A9
Travel
9.0
7.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
4.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Street
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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