Fujifilm X10 Review

Main Features

12MP - 2/3" CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200( expands to 12800)

28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

2.8″ Fixed Type Screen

Optical (tunnel) viewfinder

10 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

200 fps High-Speed Video

350g. 117 x 70 x 57 mm

Replaced by Fujifilm X20

$750.00

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Fujifilm X10 Overview

First introduced in July 2012 , Fujifilm X10 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS I sensor. Fujifilm later replaced X10 with X20. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these cameras:
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Fujifilm X10 has an Overall Score of 61/100 and ranked #22 out of 622 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #323 out of 1156 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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Fujifilm X10 Compared to other Compact Cameras

Now let's get in to more details of our Fujifilm X10 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Image Stabilization

External Flash Shoe

1920 x 1080 Max Video Resolution

Optical Built-in Viewfinder

RAW Shooting

Face Detection Focusing

49 Focus Points

1/4000s High Shutter Speed

10.0fps Fast Continuous Shooting

Manual Focusing

Manual Exposure

Fast 2.00 Lens at Wide

Fast 2.80 Lens at Tele

Panorama Shooting

200 fps High Speed Video

AE Bracketing

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CONs

No Wireless Connection

No Articulating Screen

No Touch Screen

Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200

Small LCD Screen ( 2.8″)

Low Screen Resolution ( 460kdots )

Low Battery Life: 270 shots

Heavy Body: 350

No Environmental Sealing

Poor Low Light image quality

Fujifilm X10 Sensor and Photography Features

Fujifilm X10 has a 12.0MP 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS I sensor and features EXR processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. X10 has a native ISO range of 100 - 3200 which can be boosted to 12800 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

Fujifilm X10 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm X10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

DxOMark Sensor Scores

DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Fujifilm X10 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 50 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Fujifilm X10 here.

Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm X10's 2/3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Fujifilm X10 Physical Specs

Fujifilm X10 weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) and has external dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Fujifilm X10 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 57mm, it is not small either, 28mm thicker than the average of its class.

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Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm X10 with the dimensions:

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Fujifilm X10, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Fujifilm X10 with its main competitors:

Fujifilm X10 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Sensor	Weight	vs X10	Thickness	vs X10
Fujifilm X20	12.0MP - 2/3"	353g	3g heavier	57mm	equal thickness
Fujifilm X30	12.0MP - 2/3"	423g	73g heavier	60mm	3mm thicker
Canon G16	12.0MP - 1/1.7"	356g	6g heavier	40mm	17mm thinner
Panasonic LX7	10.0MP - 1/1.7"	298g	52g lighter	46mm	11mm thinner
Sony A6000	24.0MP - APS-C	344g	6g lighter	45mm	12mm thinner
Fujifilm X100T	16.0MP - APS-C	440g	90g heavier	52mm	5mm thinner
Olympus E-M10 II	16.0MP - Four Thirds	390g	40g heavier	47mm	10mm thinner
Fujifilm XQ1	12.0MP - 2/3"	206g	144g lighter	33mm	24mm thinner

Fujifilm X10 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Fujifilm X10 Lens

Fujifilm X10 features a 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 4× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm, and 112mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

X10

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

X10

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Providing a max aperture of f2.00 at 28mm, this lens is remarkably fast on wide end. Even better, having an aperture of f2.80 on tele end, this lens is exceptionally fast through out its range.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

X10

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

X10

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

X10 is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Fujifilm X10's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

Fujifilm X10 Other Features

LCD and Viewfinder

Fujifilm X10 has a Fixed Type 2.8″ LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. At only 2.8″, the screen is on the smaller side and 460kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.

X10 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. The viewfinder has a coverage of 85%. 85% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.

Max Shutter speed
Fujifilm X10 can shoot continuously at max speed of 10 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

Flash
X10 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

Focusing
Fujifilm X10 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 49 points to choose from.

Fujifilm X10 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

Video Features
With Fujifilm X10, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps and save in and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Fujifilm X10 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

X10 also a high speed mode where it captures videos at 200 fps for ultra slow motion videos. X10 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
Fujifilm X10 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Fujifilm X30 in a similar price range.

Connectivity and Storage

You can connect X10 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

Battery Fujifilm X10 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 270 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 254 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Compact Cameras

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Fujifilm X30 with its 470shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Compact cameras. Check the comparison of Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X30 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

Fujifilm X10 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Fujifilm X20 >>Compare to X10	1920 x 1080	270shots	No	No	No
Fujifilm X30 >>Compare to X10	1920 x 1080	470shots	Yes	No	No
Canon G16 >>Compare to X10	1920 x 1080	360shots	Yes	No	No
Panasonic LX7 >>Compare to X10	1920 x 1080	330shots	No	No	No
Sony A6000 >>Compare to X10	1920 x 1080	360shots	Yes	No	Yes
Fujifilm X100T >>Compare to X10	1920 x 1080	330shots	Yes	No	No
Olympus E-M10 II >>Compare to X10	1920 x 1080	320shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm XQ1 >>Compare to X10	1920 x 1080	240shots	Yes	No	No

Lowest Price
Current Lowest price for Fujifilm X10 is $750.00

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What type of Photography is Fujifilm X10 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Fujifilm X10 in 5 different photography areas. This first spider web graph shows how the X10 compares with the average Compact camera.
Hover your mouse over the points to see the score details for each photography type.

Fujifilm X10 for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm X10 has a score of 66 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode

Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X10 for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm X10 for Street Photography

Fujifilm X10 has a score of 85 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.

Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Image Stabilization

Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
RAW shooting capability
Small Body
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X10 for Street Photography

Fujifilm X10 for Sports Photography

Fujifilm X10 has a score of 37 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theX10.

Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Focus Mode
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
External Flash Shoe

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 270 shots
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
112 mm Tele Lens

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X10 for Sports Photography

Fujifilm X10 for Daily Photography

Fujifilm X10 has a score of 70 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
RAW shooting capability
4X Optical Zoom

350g
Body Thickness 57mm
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X10 for Daily Photography

Fujifilm X10 for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm X10 has a score of 50 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list.

Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
RAW shooting capability

Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X10 for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm X10 Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm X10 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of X10 and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.

Read a more detailed analysis of Fujifilm X10 alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm X10

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Fujifilm X10 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Fujifilm X100T

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Olympus E-M10 II

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Fujifilm XQ1

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Fujifilm X10 Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

It would also be interesting to compare Fujifilm X10 with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Fujifilm X10's price range.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm X10

Does the Fujifilm X10 have Image Stabilization?
Does the Fujifilm X10 have RAW support?
Does the Fujifilm X10 have Weather Sealing?
Does the Fujifilm X10 have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Fujifilm X10?
What is the Sensor Size of Fujifilm X10?
is the Fujifilm X10 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Fujifilm X10 have Touch Screen?
Does the Fujifilm X10 have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Fujifilm X10?

Fujifilm X10 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Fujifilm
Model	Fujifilm X10
Announced	2012-07-11
Body Type	Compact
Price	$750.00
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-112 mm (4×)
Max Aperture	F2.0-2.8
Macro Focus Range	1cm
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Technology	TFT color LCD monitor
Screen Size	2.8″
Screen Resolution	460k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	85%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	30s
Max Shutter Speed	1/4000s
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	Yes
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	9.00 m
Max Flash Sync	1/1000s
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	50
DxO Color Depth	20.5
DxO Dynamic Range	11.3
DxO Low Light ISO	245
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor Size	2/3"
Sensor Dimensions	8.8 x 6.6 mm
Sensor Area	58.08mm²
Sensor Resolution	12 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO	3,200
Max Boosted ISO	12800
Min Native ISO	100
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	49
Number of Cross Focus Points	Unknown
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	350g
Physical Dimensions	117 x 70 x 57mm
Battery Life	270 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	NP-50
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1