Fujifilm X-T10 for Sports Photography

Is the Fujifilm X-T10 good for Sports Photography?

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports Photography Score

GOOD

Fujifilm X-T10 has a score of 74 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Fujifilm X-T10 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Fujifilm X-T10 Sports Photography Detailed Analysis

Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps

In the world of sports photography, faster is always better.

Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s

Fujifilm X-T10's 1/4000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.

77 Focus Points

In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.

Good Low Light ISO

A good high ISO performance is very important in sports photography in order to have a fast shutter speed.

Wireless Connection

It may not be used by everyone but pro sports photographers use Wi-fi to transfer files simultaneously without having to wait to change the memory card.

Good Ergonomics&Handling

With lots of external control and a good ergonomics, Fujifilm X-T10's body is very good for sports photography.

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder

During a sports shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

Environmental Sealings

Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.

No Image Stabilization

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Fujifilm X-T10 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their sports photography photos. Currently there are native Fujifilm X mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Fujifilm X-T10.

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Fujifilm X-T10 Alternatives in SLR-style mirrorless cameras for Sports Photography

Olympus E-M1X Compare X-T10 vs E-M1X	20 MP \| Four Thirds CMOS Sensor Micro Four Thirds Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #37 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #27
	Imaging Features 99 Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 92 Sports 90 Daily Landscape

Olympus E-M1 II Compare X-T10 vs E-M1 II	20 MP \| Four Thirds CMOS Sensor Micro Four Thirds Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #26 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #22
	Imaging Features 98 Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony A9 Compare X-T10 vs A9	24 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #11 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #10
	Imaging Features 94 Value for Money 92 Portability Overall Score 90	Portrait Street 99 Sports Daily 90 Landscape

Sony A7R II Compare X-T10 vs A7R II	42 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #13 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #4
	Imaging 93 Features Value for Money 95 Portability Overall Score 96	Portrait 97 Street 100 Sports Daily 93 Landscape

Sony A7 III Compare X-T10 vs A7 III	24 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #15 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #15
	Imaging Features Value for Money 95 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 100 Sports Daily 95 Landscape

Olympus E-M1X

Olympus E-M1 II

Sony A9

Sony A7R II

Sony A7 III