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Fujifilm

X-S10

Value APS-C with IBIS and DSLR-style grip.

$999

Released Oct 2020

vs
X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Released Feb 2024

X100VI is 3.3 years newer.

Wins

4categories

X-S10

PortraitTravel

Wins

6categories

X100VI

WildlifePortrait

6 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

X-S10 wins 1 categories·X100VI wins 4 categories
  • BX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 17 frames)
  • BX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BX100VI has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 26.1 MP)
  • AX-S10 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X-S10X100VI
Resolution26.1 MP40.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst30 fps20 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBIS6-stop6-stop
Weight465 g521 g
Battery325 shots310 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-S10

126 × 85 × 65 mm

465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)

X100VI front view

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

X-S10 is 2mm narrower than X100VI but it is also 10mm taller and 10mm thicker.

X-S10 is 56 g lighter than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 65mm X-S10 · 55mm X100VI

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X-S10

126 × 85 mm

X100VI back view

X100VI

128 × 75 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

X-S10

126 × 65 mm

X100VI top view

X100VI

128 × 55 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X-S10

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-S10

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X100VI: mount data unavailable

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-S10X100VI
Portrait
6.5Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
6.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Landscape
2.5Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
6.5Good
6.5Good
Wildlife
5.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
6.5Good
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-S10

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 126, 85.1, 65.4

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    465 g vs 521 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    325 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • RAW buffer depth

    52 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only X100VI supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265

  • Weather sealing

    Only X100VI supports it

  • EVF resolution

    3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Max video bit rateBoth 200 Mbps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-S10

Pros

  • IBIS at low price
  • Good grip
  • Strong video

Cons

  • Older now
  • 26MP
  • Not weather sealed

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-S10
X100VI
Resolution
26.1 MP
40.2 MP+54%
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-S10
X100VI
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
X-S10
X100VI
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps+33%
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
30 fps+50%
20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
17 frames
52 frames3.1× more
X-S10
X100VI
Max resolution
4K
6.2K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
60 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
F-Log
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
H.264
H.265, H.264
X-S10
X100VI
Weight
465 g−56 g less
521 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
126 × 85.1 × 65.4 mm
128 × 74.8 × 55.3 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-S10 or X100VI?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for X-S10 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-S10 and X100VI?

X-S10 is 26.1 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-S10 and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

X-S10 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-S10 or the X100VI?

X-S10 reaches 30 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-S10 and X100VI?

X-S10 weighs 465 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X-S10 is 56 g lighter.

Do the X-S10 and X100VI record 4K video?

X-S10: 4K up to 30p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X-S10 and X100VI weather sealed?

X-S10: No. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 325 shots (CIPA) for the X-S10 and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X-S10 the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-S10 launched at $999 and X100VI at $1,599. The X-S10 is $600 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.