• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 102,400

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Differences

Fujifilm X-T10 advantages over Sony A7S II

  • Less expensive
    $1099 vs $2398*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Fast startup
    ~1.40 vs 2.9 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    40 mm vs 60 mm
    Thinner
  • More pixels
    16.3 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    8.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A7S II advantages over Fujifilm X-T10

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 8.40 vs 4.82 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.78x vs 0.62x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    63 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    28 vs 7 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    409600 vs 51200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Smaller, lighter body than flagship X-T1; Plenty of external controls; Bright and high-res electronic viewfinder; Great still image quality even at high sensitivity; Good all-around performance; Capable Wi-Fi remote control; Good kit-lens options

  • Handgrip is rather shallow; Movie button is hard to press; JPEGs have limited dynamic range by default; Indoor white balance tends rather warm; Limited burst depth even for JPEG; Penalizes early shutter button press; Movie image quality lags the competition

  • Comfortable and surprisingly compact camera body; Improved low light performance; Built-in image stabilization; Wide range of usable ISOs; More sophisticated autofocus performance; Excellent video capabilities.

  • Relatively low resolution; Mediocre continuous shooting performance; No built-in flash; No losslessly compressed RAW option.

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-T10
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
Sony A7S II
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compared to Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T10
Samsung NX30
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
Sony A7S II
Samsung NX30
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Sony A7S

Fujifilm X-T10
Sony A7S
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $1998
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Sony A7S II
Sony A7S
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1998
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Fujifilm X-T10
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
Sony A7S II
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compared to Sony A9

Fujifilm X-T10
Sony A9
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Sony A7S II
Sony A9
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup
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