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X10 vs A5000

Quick take: The A5000 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the A5000 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X10Fujifilm · 2011A5000Sony · 2014
Price —£78 used
Sensor 12MP 2/3-inch EXR CMOS20.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 12.0MP20.1MPBest
Video Full HD 1080p/30Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with face detection and tracking25-point contrast AF with face detection
Stabilisation Lens-shift OIS (in the lens)No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate 7fpsBest3.5fps
Battery Life ~270 shots (CIPA)~420 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 350g (with battery)269g (with battery)Best
Dimensions 117 × 69.6 × 56.8mm109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical zoom finder, approx. 85% coverageNone (rear screen only)
Screen 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots
Mount Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Single SD slotSingle SD slot
Connectivity USB 2.0, mini HDMI, video out, hot shoeMicro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X10
A5000
Portrait
3.6/10
4.3/10
Street
6.3/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.4/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.4/10
2.6/10
Documentary
2.8/10
3.5/10
Landscape
2.6/10
4.7/10
Casual
3.3/10
4.3/10
Food
2.9/10
5.2/10
Macro
2.3/10
4.7/10
Architecture
2.5/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
1.8/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
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3.1/10
Wildlife
—
4.2/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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