The Fujifilm X-S10 officially emerged through a haze of rumors and dry ice, and the compact mid-range mirrorless camera is everything we've hoped the Canon EOS M50 Mark II would be. (Want to jump right into our initial verdict? Check out our Fujifilm X-S10 hands-on review.) While Canon seems to have ditched its smaller APS-C mirrorless cameras, if this small update to the M50 is anything to go by, Fujifilm is going in the opposite direction with the X-S10. As a mini version of the Fujifilm X-T4, which we recently crowned our best camera of 2020, the X-S10 combines this camera's sensor and processor with a smaller version of its image stabilization system. integrated (IBIS). The result is a camera that is, on paper, one of the best hybrids in its weight class. The Fujifilm X-S10's IBIS system, which helps alleviate handheld stutter in video and stills, is seemingly 30% smaller than the X-T4's system, but its performance isn't much. far behind. For 20 of the 30 lenses available for Fujifilm's X-series cameras, this will apparently give you six stops of compensation, which is just half a stop less than the X-T4's equivalent performance. The combination of a 4 MP X-Trans CMOS 26,1 sensor and X-Processor 4 also promises to deliver similar image quality and autofocus performance to the X-T4. The X-S10 includes AF for the face and eyes, as well as tracking AF for moving subjects. The X-S10, which won't replace the similar Fujifilm X-T30, lags slightly behind the X-T4 in some areas. Its burst shooting tops out at 8fps with the mechanical shutter (or 30fps with the electronic one), while video recording is limited to 4K/30p (in 8-bit 4:2:0) internally. But those specs are certainly still competitive with other cameras in its sub-500g weight class like the Nikon Z50, and the X-S10 also gives you the option of outputting 4K/30p 4:2:2 10-bit video to a recorder. external via its micro HDMI port, making it a bit of a powerhouse in this department.
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A new kind of Fuji?
So why is the X-S10 the start of a new line of Fujifilm cameras, rather than a direct successor to the Fujifilm X-T30? Much of the answer lies in its design and controls, which are something of a change for an X-series camera. First, the X-S10 has a great deep grip. So far, only the Fujifilm X-H1 has had anything like this, and it's a much bigger camera. But take a close look at the top plate of the X-S10 and you'll see that it adopts the ``PASM'' (program, aperture, shutter speed, manual) control system. This is popular on other cameras, but it's a big change from Fujifilm's usual triplet of dials for shutter speed, ISO and exposure compensation. Fujifilm says the reason for the change is that many photographers, especially those coming from DSLRs, were hesitant to switch to X-series cameras because they found their dials too complicated. So while the X-S10 may win over new fans, it may also put off die-hard Fujifilm traditionalists. A useful vari-angle monitor for video but less revered by photographers, the Fujifilm X-S10's screen and its lack of weather protection is another factor that can put photographers off. Still, there's not much to complain about when it comes to pricing. The Fujifilm X-S10 will be available from mid-November for a price of €999.95 / €949 (around AU$1,735). Taking into account that it offers IBIS among other advantages, it is a little less than we expected. You can also buy the X-S10 with different lenses. A set with the cheapest XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ kit lens will cost €999 (about £1,295 / AU$1,825), while a combination with the better XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R kit lens it will cost $1,399.95 / £1,299 (around AU$2,375). If you want even more flexibility, you can also buy the X-S10 with the new XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR for €1,499.95 / £1,399 (AU$2,560). Today's best Fujifilm X-T4 deals Fujifilm X-T4 mirrorless... Fujifilm X-T4 mirrorless... Fujifilm - X-Series X-T4... Fujifilm - X-Series X-T4...