A mirrorless APS-C camera like the new Fujifilm XS 10 offers many photographers everything they need. It is more compact than a full-frame camera and better equipped than the entry-level class. Image stabilizer, a modern sensor, a powerful autofocus, a well-formed housing and a flexible display characterize the XS 10.

For example, she has the X -Trans-Sensor (BSI) of the fourth generation with a resolution of 26, 1 megapixels as well as the X processor 4. Both help the camera to achieve a fast auto focus (reaction time 0, 02 s) with face and eye recognition as well as 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 images per Second – but then with crop factor 1, 25.

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) To be profitable, she is missing a few things. Although it has a sturdy magnesium housing, it is not particularly sealed against dust and splash water. There is only one slot for standard SD cards (UHS-I) and a battery that is just for good 300 Recordings is enough. 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 a target group for the camera, Fujifilm aims at photographers who are looking for a compact second camera, newcomers from the entry-level sector, video bloggers and those who switch from other (DSLR) systems. It competes with mirrorless system cameras such as Nikon’s Z 50, Sony’s A 6400 and Canon’s EOS M5.

Handling The Fujifilm XS 10 is pleasantly compact and can also be stored in small pockets. In its class, however, it is one of the larger models. Thanks to its pronounced grip bulge, it lies very well in the hand. You would even want a handle like this on the big sister X-T4.

The operating concept is rather unusual for a Fujifilm X camera. There are no separate setting wheels for ISO value, shutter and exposure correction, which each lead directly to the corresponding exposure parameter, but a “classic” PASM mode dial for fully and semi-automatic functions. 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, Sony and Co. Presumably Fujifilm would like to win newcomers from other systems for itself. Fujifilm photographers always set the aperture using the aperture ring.

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 assign their own configuration to one of the four custom modes – for example one for snapshots, one for portraits, one for landscapes.

These modes can also be used to to switch between automatic and manual focus, because this function is here in the menu. Those who frequently focus manually will miss the typical Fujifilm X switch on the front or at least a button like the one offered by other manufacturers.

The LCD monitor can be rotated and swiveled and can be folded forward by 105 degrees, which makes sense for vloggers and is in the Practice also proven to try out unusual perspectives. Many other models only have a tiltable display. The touch capabilities of the XS 10 are limited to shutter release and the selection of the autofocus point in monitor mode. Canon in particular offers much more convenient controls for its M models. Fortunately, there is also the joystick here, which enables quick operation.