X-S10 Mirrorless Camera Body- Black, X-S10 Body- Black

The Pros: This is a U.S. market camera with Fuji battery, U.S. warranty card. Other sellers have tried to sell grey market varieties with generic battery, in house warranty. Beware sellers with forked tongue. I ordered it with a $5 charge for receiving a day early as we were going on a trip. Arrived exactly as promised. The Bad: The packaging was poor with a 50% larger box than necessary and with only two inflated wrappers so the camera box was free to rattle around inside the box. When I took the shipping box out of the mailbox, i was shocked how loose the camera was inside the container. I have probably smaller hands than usual so the compact size of the X-S10 is absolutely perfect. I moved up from a Pentax K-X and the X-S10 is slightly smaller than the Pentax. I do have a slight problem with the on off switch on the top. It's small and I still have to think about it when I turn it on if I'm in a hurry. The X-S10 takes great photos out of the box so until you get used to the camera, wait a bit before making changes. All the online reviews are spot on so the only thing you have to do is get used to Fuji's new way of controlling all the functions. Pretty easy learning curve but I have to frequently check the manuSince I'm right handed, the grip fits my hand really well and gives the camera even with a telephoto lens, a secure feeling. If you mount a manual lens, the camera won't shoot until you go into the menu and allow it to shop without a lens mounted. It's hard to find in the menus but go on YouTube and watch the video. al for help. I purchased an aftermarket prime lens as the 23mm from Fuji cost almost as much as the camera. Read and watch all the reviews before purchasing. Battery was a bit low so needed charging but the short cord is included. You will need a wall adapter for the USB end but a cell phone 5v plug will work fine. I also purchased a leather bottom shell so the body would not be scratched when I put it down. The brown leather looks great and the fit is perfect.

Evaluated 5 cameras for picture quality, build, ergonomics, and feature set and the X-S10 came out on top for best all-rounder travel shooter for the best price. I needed a versatile camera for my travel trips to shoot a wide variety of subjects; landscapes, architecture, night scenes, street scenes, and portraits on locations. Did a fair amount of research and tested two four-thirds, two APS-C, one full frame and one compact with 1” sensor cameras and took each one of them on a couple of day trips to see how they handled, sometimes side by side. Used various zoom lenses around 14-135 (versatile range for travel). It has reasonable video capabilities but that’s not what I purchased or use it most for. Here’s why the S10 came out on top. 1. Great image quality. I prefer the Fuji hues. The option to change color science comes in handy for different subjects. Sharp picture. No noise and good ISO performance in low light. I don’t like using flash and some of the twilight and low light subsection came out great. 2. Image stabilization. The OIS and IBIS work very well together. Practically eliminate shake effects. And provide those extra f-stops whe your need it. 3. Solid build and ergonomics. Lightweight, compact and very easy access to all the controls. Everything is well placed and you can customize the dials and buttons for parameters you routinely use or want to manage. It’s small and feels more like a rangefinder style camera in your hand. Menu is easy to learn and work with. 4. Fast focus. It’s not the fastest focus. The Sonys I tested rocked in this area but the S10 does a good job keeping up with a variety of subjects for travel situations. It has plenty of options to work with. 5. Wireless picture transfer. Process is easy to use and reliable. It’s quick to access and you can have your pic ready to share on your phone in a couple of mins. 6. Value. You can’t beat the value of resolution and feature set (including IBIS) and compact design for the price. The Sony 6600 is comparable but the poor menu management and lack of touch interaction and the poor implementation of wireless transfer make it a poor contender in this class. Got the body and purchased a XF 14-135 Fujinon (versatile range for most shots and good lighting). Took it to Europe for 10 days and it performed very well. Very easy to travel with - easy to grab and get the shot every time. Battery life is decent. Had to have a second one on hand to get through a days worth of shooting. This one’s a keeper.

I originally got the Fuji XT200 to start my photo/video journey. Then I saw the XT4 and got a case of shiny object syndrome. The XS10 came out and was essentially a mini XT4, so I returned the XT200. I have zero regrets! The image quality is awesome and IBIS is awesome to have for lenses that are not optically stabilized. I love Fuji’s color science and Camera design. The grip on this thing is amazing. The button and menu layout is pretty intuitive too. Autofocus is really good despite not being Sony level. 30 minute record time is pretty good for my needs right now, but I wouldn’t mind Fuji developing a camera with an unlimited record time. I think the only area Fuji needs to improve is providing lenses that are more optimized for video work. All that being said, this camera is a fantastic value and gets so many things right. I would recommend this to anyone getting into Fuji.

I am a Fuji enthusiast who owns a X-T3 that followed a X-T1 & X-T2, in addition to a large collection of Nikon SLR bodies and one D700. So my venture into smaller bodies is not new. I really wanted to try this one without too much expectations though - I am 6 feet tall with large hands. After quickly unpacking that camera - there is not much in the package either, I was positively surprised by the grip that fits my hand very well and gave me a great feeling of safety, which I have never had with my X-T3 for which I had to buy a battery pack and a Meike extended grip. So, good positive vibes from the beginning. I also quickly loved the PASM that works like a classic one and provide 4 custom settings which I find a terrific idea. I do not do video yet, so what comes next is for still photography. Now for the pros: - Small, light body with great grip. Feels sturdy in hand. Ideal to travel and won't require a large bag. - PASM is great, especially for those used to DSLR bodies. 4 Custom settings are fantastic. - Image quality matches the X-T3 and probably the X-T4 (which I won't buy anymore) - IBIS is terrific - Full flipping LCD allows storing that camera in a busy bag and protect the LCD. - Touch screen works great and deactivates when you look through the EVF. - Q menu and ISO buttons can be easily reached while looking into the EVF. - Joystick is in a good position. - ON/OFF switch is great. It won't be easily switched on while in your bag like with the X-T3 - Good feel of the dials - Flip screen is great for Video - Autofocus works great but continuous tracking and eye detection are still a work in progress. That said eye detection seems to work better than on my X-T3 despite the most recent upgrade. - Can use same batteries with X-T3 and X-S10 - Will be there when I attempt some video and vlogging. For the Cons: - I understand that this camera is not WR, however I would not bet my life on the doors and latches which feels really flimsy. Obviously do not bring that body in an Amazonian or Himalayan trip where humidity and shocks are not your friends. - Only one Function Button may be a limitation for some. You can customize the Q menu though. - Menu and Display buttons are too flushed to get a good feel while not looking at them. I found the AF-ON weird and do not use it. - Small flash and lens hood is a no-go. - You can charge the camera with the USB cable, but you cannot transfer pics to a desktop or laptop with it. That surprised me because even cell phone can do this. I do not configure wi-fi or Bluetooth because of the power consumption and the configuration I would need on the desktop. Furthermore, regularly extracting the SD card means working the battery door which feels quite flimsy to me. - You cannot invert the role of the front and rear dials. I do not like the real dial for Exposure Compensation only. I use that function all the time on my X-T3 which uses the front dial, and my thumb does not feel in the right place to use it on the S10. The Not a Big Deal issues: - The EVF is small, but usable. - I thought a flipping screen would be an advantage but I think the X-T3 screen motion while more limited, makes more sense for still photography. - The room for your fingers gets tied with the 55-200mm - Left top dial has limited to none configuration. - Battery life is not extraordinary. I got between 300 to 350 shots per charge estimated. - Price is a little high for a non WR body All that to say that I love the small format and the capabilities, and will keep that camera as my casual, family and short travel tool. I am sure that Fuji will address some of the issues in future upgrades. I do not intend to buy a X-T4 because this body and my X-T3 are a good combo for more serious photography, video and travel. I think Fuji did a good move with this body as it is a perfect companion for the rest of the catalog.

I’ve been a “hobbyist” shooter for over 20 years. I’ve had my work in galleries and my worked in juried shows. Just want to let anyone who read this review know that I actually know what I am talking about. My first camera was a Canon Rebel- a film camera. My last Canon was the D60. I transitioned to a Fujifilm XT100. I love that little camera. But I wanted an upgrade. I wanted the XT4 but couldn’t afford it. So I got this XS10. Yes it has a PASM dial. And as a former DSLR user I LIKE it. I can use this camera on Manual it make my night photography. I can also turn it to Shutter priority to snap pics of my son playing baseball. I love this camera. I adore Fujifilm cameras. It still has the Fujifilm look but with a feel of a small DSLR. If you are switching from a DSLR I cannot recommend this enough. If you are a die hard Fujifilm fantastic and have the $$$ for the XT4 then this may not be for you. But the price point and the larger grip with the guts of an XT4 is what made me get this baby- and I don’t regret it.