X-S10vs ZV-E10 II
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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The x-s10 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S10 (2020) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £679 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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