X-S20vs M10
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
Street & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
Who should buy what
X-S20 (2023)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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