With the XS 10 Fujifilm lays the foundation stone for a new series of cameras within its X family of mirrorless system cameras. This now knows six variants: XA, XE, XH, XT, X-Pro and now XS

The XS 10 slightly more compact than the top model X-T4 and slightly larger than the mid-range camera XT 30. Larger than the latter, it is mainly due to the built-in image stabilizer and the sweeping handle. It should ensure that the little one is still comfortable to hold when a larger lens is screwed on.

The Fujifilm XS 10 is significantly smaller than the current flagship, the X- T4, but offers a similarly high level technically.

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Technically the XS is oriented 10 stronger on the X-T4, for example it has the X-Trans-Sensor (BSI) of the fourth generation with a resolution of 26, 1 megapixels and the fast X processor 4. Both help the camera to achieve a fast autofocus (reaction time 0, 02 s) with face and eye recognition and a high series image rate of eight images per second with mechanical shutter (18 Raw or 105 JPEG in a row). With an electronic lock it comes up to 30 Frames per second – but also with crop factor 1, 25.

Bright autofocus system The autofocus should focus reliably even in the dark up to -7 EV. For comparison: The new mirrorless full-frame camera Canon EOS R6 comes to -6.5 EV, which is impressive. The sensitivity of the XS 10 – sensors range from ISO 160 to ISO 12. 800. The image stabilizer is a new development. It should be lighter than the model of the X-T4 and a bit more powerful than the first generation built into the X-H1.

But there are also some points where the new one compared to the current flagship X- T4 can’t keep up. It has a sturdy magnesium housing, but it is not particularly sealed against dust and splash water. There is only one card slot for standard SD cards and a weaker battery (NP-W 126 S). That should be enough for 325 recordings. The shortest exposure time is 1 / 4000 instead of 1 / 8000 second and the OLED viewfinder only solves 2, 36 Megapixels (0, 62 x, to 100 fps). As with the X-T4, the LCD touch monitor can be rotated and swiveled and can be adjusted to 180 Fold a degree forward, which makes sense for vloggers.

New / old operating concept A novelty in X cameras with X-Trans sensors is the operating concept of the XS 10. There are no separate dials for ISO value, exposure time and exposure correction, which each lead directly to the corresponding exposure parameter, but a “classic” PASM mode dial for fully and semi-automatic functions, which the manufacturer has already used in a similar form for entry-level cameras XA series has installed. It is supported by three configurable setting wheels – one on the front of the shutter release, one on the rear right and one on the top left. The camera is thus based on the typical camera operation of Canon, Nikon and Co. Presumably Fujifilm would like to win newcomers from other systems for itself.

Mirrorless system camera Fujifilm XS 10 (10 Pictures) The Fujifilm XS 10 is comparatively compact and offers a powerful X-Trans -Sensor with 26 , 1 megapixel resolution.

(Image: Fujifilm) Are new In this context also an all-round carefree automatic with motif recognition, a filter mode and a scene mode. In addition, photographers can set their own configuration to one of the four custom modes – for example one for snapshots, one for portraits, one for landscapes.

The developers have also focused on video properties. The XS 10 takes movies in 4K / 30 p (X-T4 4K / 60 p) optionally with 8 bit and 4: 2: 0 color scanning on SD card or outputs it with 10 bit and 4: 2: 2 color scanning via the micro-HDMI connection (type D). With Full HD the camera supports slow motion with up to 180 frames per second (10-subject). The video recording can also be started while taking a picture using the separate record button.

From the end of November