Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X10→Fujifilm FinePix X100S
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The FinePix X100S improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X10 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the FinePix X100S
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Resolution16MP vs 12MP (+4MP)
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Battery life~330 shots (CIPA) vs ~270 shots (CIPA)
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Generation2 years newer (2013 vs 2011)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X10 | FinePix X100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.7 | ||
| Street | +0.7 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.7 | ||
| Documentary | +1.2 | ||
| Landscape | +0.8 | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | +0.4 | ||
| Macro | -0.2 | ||
| Architecture | +0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.1 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X10 | FinePix X100S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £369 used | |
| Released | 2011 | 2013 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 12MP 2/3-inch EXR CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 16MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and tracking | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift OIS (in the lens) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 6fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 350g (with battery) | 445g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical zoom finder, approx. 85% coverage | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8 | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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