It was a great review...but of course you could do this. It’s a software thing and ever since the first X camera Fuji has allowed people incredible customization options to make their camera and their menu exactly as they’d like it. The reviewer should do an overlay to correct this area of the review.
This is why I respect Chris. This is a balanced review without getting too emotional and bashing the XS10 and calling Fuji selling its soul. I share the same sentiment with Chris that the retro dial is what I love about my XT4 which the most important reason that I choose Fuji.
At last! Really great, honest and no BS review! After 20+ yrs in photography, I stopped few years ago. I have sold all my Fuji gear (xt3+lenses) and found that I am free of all the customers related problems. 😂😂 And now, I have decided to go back (wife sad that I'm grumpy without camera) and called my fujifilm supplier. X-T4 is too much for me, but this little nifty Xs10 was giving me some thoughts and after your review I have take a decision! Thank you for that! Cheers from Slovenia!
Very good and balanced review. I got my X-S10 back in January, after spending a lot of time evaluating options, including the X-T3 and X-T4. I would also have preferred the “traditional” (non-PASM) dials, but I quickly adapted. When comparing with the X-T3, important to recognize the big value-adds of both IBIS and the flippy screen, as well as the smaller profile and weight. When comparing with the X-T4, for me the smaller profile and much lower price for 90% of the features outweighed the battery and twin SD card question. As usual, trade-offs are involved, taking into account use cases and as well as subjective preferences. On one detail you raised as a concern for you: the focus point can be re-centered by simply pressing the “Back” button next to the screen - no need to go into menus or manually move the point via the toggle.
What I really like about Fuji, and what they completed by introducing this camera, is that they offer about four different shooting experiences with almost the exact same technology. And you just get to choose what you like best. DSLR-style: go for the xs10. Retro-SLR style: xt4. Rangefinder ILC: xe4. Rangefinder fixed: x100v. And there's just tiny compromises with each model because they use the same image processing technology. It's a great approach.
I LOVE the X-S10. It is quickly becoming my favorite camera. The only three things I don't like 1. battery size 2. The exposure compensation dial won't lock and I constantly bump it 3. Weird exposure fluctuations while on auto ISO. Honestly though I bought it because of the deeper grip, size and lack of dials, it had a similar layout that I'm accustom too with other camera systems. I gravitate towards this camera more than my MUCH more expensive full frame setups.
Revisiting this video for the billionth time and I think I'm gonna get one this summer as a secondary camera! I absolutely love my X-T3 but the lack of a flip screen and IBIS makes it really hard to shoot vlogs or film myself outside! I also wanted a b-cam for secondary angles or top-downs and this would be great for it as I wouldn't need 4k60! I really want the X-T4 but it's just way too expensive especially in Canada! So I think the X-S10 would be the perfect secondary camera to pair along with my X-T3! Gonna take some time getting used to the dials and the lack of the focus mode dial is gonna drive me nuts but I'm excited for it! Thanks Chris for another awesome video! 😁
They also removed the focus mode switch on the X-E4. I really hope it's not a trend, I love the switch and I can't think of buying a new Fuji camera without it.
I love the X-E series of cameras, the removal of the focus mode switch and the back dial (the one you can click to zoom in to focus) are deal breakers for me. When my X-E1 goes I’ll aim for an X-E3.
Excellent review. You made me fall in love with my XT 3 all over again and with XT 4's a little hard to find these days I think I will be using it for awhile.
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Dear Chris, agree to disagree since I own both and it s all about personnalisation which the xs10 offers and get used to it. At its price point not being able to shoot 4k 60fps is definitely not a deal breaker since I only shoot 4k 24 anyway and if I want slo-mo I have 240p. And you know what although I love my xt4 I find myself more oftem grabbing my xs10 for casual and street shooting in combinaison with my xf35 f2. Long story short it is for me a great a and b roll camera I am shooting most of my contents with 😊 and I am recommending it to everyone. Take care
Great Video Chris as always and Great Job as always - You have one of the best teaching styles on RUclips for cameras - Short and to the point - I cannot tell you how much I have learn from you over the past few week since I discovered your channel - Having the Xt3 and Xt30 and the xt4 on order , I am really enjoying using the 2 Fuji camera I have - Since I shoot alot of bird Photography - Thanks again for providing such a great and information education for me
Agreed on choosing the X-T3 over X-S10 if price is almost the same. Losing the 4 directional buttons, no WR and smaller EVF is a no no but the grip on X-S10 is great!
coming from a nikon user, i find x-s10 super easy to use and i didn't have to run around figuring things out. I think x-s10's goal is for photographers like me who got used to other systems such as nikon. And because of it i got curious how does it feel like to use a "classic" fujifilm camera where you have to manualy set the dials. If i could, i would buy myself an x-t4 next just so i can experience that "manual dial" thing. as always, great review, thank you!
Informative and honest as usual! Thanks Chris. As you say, it's horses for courses. I'm not a pro. As an enthusiast, my weapon of choice is the XT4. However, I got this as my second camera so that I don't have to change lenses all the time. It is so light, I don't even notice it on my black rapid street. For the times I reach for it, the battery life is not an issue. Bonus, there is no difference in image quality.
This camera is objectively good but also bit disappointing. Fuji offers only 2 modern IBIS cameras (excluding the specialized GFX line), and they make compromises in both. The X-T4 is pricy while using last gen sensor & cpu, and it has a hard time to compete with full-frame cameras like the Z6 or the A7 line. For the X-S10, the price is right, so that would be perfect right? But they got rid of the dials, eradicating on of the most attractive reasons of going to Fujifilm. Seeing the Nikon Z fc going the opposite way, I'm wondering what the heck is Fuji thinking. All we need is a reasonably priced camera with IBIS and Fuji dials, and somehow while delivering dozens of variations of models, they haven't offer it. I feel there is VERY limited choice from Fuji right now, and it's surprising they don't plan to address it for the rest of the year.
To center the focus point you just press DISP button once :) I like your review Chris (and I like all your videos, I learned most about my X-S10 from your channel , even if you rarely/never referred to this camera model) and I like my X-S10 a lot. I believe the reason for most of the complaints (not yours particularly but in general in other reviews) is because reviewers compare it directly to the X-T4,/T3 and I mean software and ergonomics here because when speaking about hardware differences, there is no doubts that X-T4 is more advanced and X-T3 is just different. Most of the settings/actions you set in X-T4/T3 you can also have in X-S10 but sometimes you just trigger them with different buttons combination and center the focus point is one of the examples. Moreover I can even see some button/dials advantages X-S10 has over his bigger predecessors once you understand what you expect and how to use them. Anyway, thank you very much for all your hard work and looking for more ;)
Great review. Am getting this for my son and his family, mainly to enhance the videos. I am 70 and remember the old style rangefinder cameras and loved them. If I were to get a camera for myself, it would be the XT4, like the retro feel.
great energy and video! I love the grip on the XS10. Feels even better than the XH1. Would have been awesome if they somehow got the new battery from the XT4 in there. Heads up to anyone worried about the focus mode switch, the top left dial can be set to select AFS, AFC, or manual focus so you don't always have to dive into the menu. It's not as good as having that front switch, but works well enough IMO.
I have and love the X-S10, as an upgrade from my previous X-T20, but definitely agree that the loss of the focus mode switch is a big deal. I also wish it had support for UHS-II cards, as I quickly fill the buffer when photographing birds. Still, $700 is a lot more to pay for the X-T4, and the 3 doesn't have IBIS. Great review
January 2021 i bought my first Fujifilm system which is X-T200, i really love every feature and capability from Vlogging ability, Great AF, colour science and especially the lcd res but i got lost and i switched to Sony A7II because i wanna feel Fu Frame sensor for my daily usage. And 1 weeks ago i decide to sell my sony system and wanna go back to fuji because every experience from XT200 still haunt me 😂 i really confused back then, what should i pick XT3 or XS10 (cant afford xt4) 😂, according my usage i definitely go to XS10 but just like u said, i think every fuji user love dedicated Ss ,iso and Focus dial. In the end i chose X-S10 because the feature and to be honest in my opinion have a bit advantages from xt3, and love the camera so much 😳 thank you for the review
Great review, definitely convinced me that this is a camera I need to look at. I've never been attracted to the the Fuji retro aesthetic and I like cameras to have a good grip. But as you say, other manufacturers are neglecting APS-C and trying to force us all to FF and I'm not sure I want to go there. This product is a smart move by Fuji.
Thanks for a really honest review. I agree with you whole heartedly and so it will be a fuji tx4 or 3 for me . Fuji should not loose sight of the simplicity that people really want
Hello and thanks for the review, have you considered using the c1-c4 custom settings to change focus mode? because in that way you can change simultaneously the focus mode and the focus area, for example on my sony camera I am usually in single and spot, but I have programmed the c1 for portraits and there I have continuous and wide area, the c2 is for action and again with continuous and wide are...
I have the XS10 and I'm sure I would prefer the XT4 a little bit more but for the money the XS10 is great. Also a little tip - you can assign ISO function to the knob that gives you the film simulations in essence giving you an ISO dial instead just like the XT4 but without markings. So I use the front and rear dials on the right to control aperture and shutter speed and I use the top dial on the left for ISO and everything's nice and manually controlled with the physical dials
I set up back-button focus (on the "AF ON" button) so that a press is "single," holding it down is "continuous" and if you don't press it at all you can manual focus with the lens ring. I set the ISO button to select the AF area/tracking and it might actually be faster to operate that way than the Fuji focus mode lever. My blank dial on the left is now ISO instead of film sim which is more in line with Fuji tradition as well, though you have to look at the screen because the dial is unlabeled. I think it also saves some battery life to not have it toggled to "continuous" all the time and instead have it active only when you're about to shoot. Turning OIS off on big lenses also helps with battery life on this model; with the IBIS you really don't need lens OIS unless you're over maybe 120mm or shooting exposures longer than the "reciprocal rule." It does look hilarious attached to the 100-400.
Hello, I already own an S 10, regarding pressing the joystic twice, it is true, (activates the focus point type) but you can achieve the same effect to place the focus point once in the center when touching the screen in the center and the focus point will follow this command and immediately. In general, a great video, (as always) which cannot be otherwise, because the camera is great.
hi. i am realy big fan to you about fujifilm. Thank you it was great information about this model. I use X-t30 for my production to shooting video and i am thinking to buy it to take long 4k video shoot with f-log for a second angle in some interviews. What do you think about Video shooting time with f-log 4k. Thank you.
I was very convinced about buying the X-S10. I think it's a fantastic camera, but when I got my hands on the X-T4 to try out and compare them both., the X-T4 was the clear winner. It just feels super solid and has an excellent, bigger, EVF (one thing I need in a mirror-less camera). Also, the look of the camera and the dials. If I didn't have the money for the X-T4, the X-S10 is well in the budget of awesomeness. It reminds me of the Canon T2i Rebel when it came out. Nothing topped that for the value and functionality.
I own and really like both an X-S10 and an X-T4. I use the X-S10 more when I’m shooting casually for fun, and the X-T4 more (with an added grip) when I need weather resistance or I’m working on a tripod. Since I don’t change the film sim that often, I put the autofocus mode on the left unmarked dial. It really is just as quick and easy as the front mode switch on the X-T4. (The film sim control is now a swipe left on the screen.)
Chris, it is not your fault but now you confused me more 😂 I am in the market for a FUJI switching from different brands, I love to do travel/city street videos with very few photos (because I am not good at all). You are better than me IBIS for this kind of video is quite mandatory, but I was considering the XT30II the XT3, the XHS1, and the XS10 both the lasts because of the IBIS. I would like it a lot the XT3 but the lack of IBIS scares me a bit. I need your professional advice for the cameras above and I believe other peoples are interested as well. Thanks in advance
I think my mom would actually really like this format of camera. Her favorite camera was one of the earlier mid to top range finepix s-series cameras. In essence this seems like the next step up from there. Personally, it’s the X-T for me though. I feel like the X-T puts you in full control of your picture, but the X-S makes it simpler.
I upgraded from an X-T3 to this and I *love* this camera. The PASM dial is just quicker to use without fiddling with the top dials on the X-T3. I wish other fuji cameras had it! - and the IBIS is game changing for video. I agree about the focus dial though, I set it up to be swipe up for focus mode and swipe left for changing the focus options for the selected more, it's not as good as a dial but it's good enough. I prefer this to the X-T4 except for the battery life.
Great review man! I'm hoping you have now or in the near future a review of Canon's M6 Mk ii. The absence of the M/A focus button is significant for me as well as short battery life.
I swaped my XH-1 for XS-10. IBIS+The Best Sensor+Price+Grip = ideal combination to me. I'm not a Fuji-guy so I'm absolutely OK with loosing the dials. Although I get what you mean - those dials really provide some unique shooting experience, I'm glad I had and tryed it on my XH-1, but I can't say I really miss it :-) My biggest concern with the XS-10 in comparison to XH-1 would probably be a smaller viewfinder. The one on the XH-1 felt premium indeed, it was a joy to use it.
I love the X-S10! And prefer it to my X-T4 (shocking!) I like the small size and weight, custom settings on the Or-pasm dial, and IBIS. My favorite walk around camera. (note: since I don’t do video, those concerns don’t apply) IMO, you are 100% correct about the click-to-center the focus point! However, the focus touch pad feature offsets that drawback. Thanks for your continuing fun and informative videos.
For anyone confused on which kit lens to choose,If portability and lightweight is the important factor choose 18-55.The extra reach of 16-80mm is not worth the extra weight and slower autofocus.After using 16-80mm for 2 months,I can definitely say it doesn't balance well with xs10 for daily carry,it is front heavy. As Chris said about the focus mode switch,I too feel the same way,despite not using xt3 or xt4.
Thank you for the review. I love my X-S10. It has better Dynamic Range than my Lumix G9. However, I have one issue with X-S10. When I shoot videos using Shatter Priority AE in the situation when light situation is changing, X-S10 produces videos with annoying jumpy exposure. If I use Aperture Priority AE, no jumpy exposure occurs. Is it a known issue of Fuji Cameras? How about X-T4? Thank you in advance.
I was wondering when you were going to do an x-s10 review. I value your opinion been a sub for a bit under my personal channel Ricky A Robinson. I've made several videos on this camera but, I'm new to all of it and new to fujifilm. I had an M50 although I would love an X-T4 I went with the X-S10 for the easier to use PASM dial. I will eventually get an X-T4 once I get better with photos and video. Love the fujifilm X-S10 so far.
Exactly my concerns, as I took it in my hand. Where the hell is the autofocus switch? But I'm also missing the ISO wheel. Hopefully Fuji brings a X-H2 with such a hand grip, a joystick and 4 direction pad. And please no PSAM. I like to work with all the wheels. But would prefer the C modus instead the Q-Menu which I don't use on all my Fuji cams (X-E3, X100F, X-T2, X-H1 and X-T3)
I own an XT3 and I took the XS-10 as a second lighter end cheaper body sharing the same batteries and optics while bringing XT4 like video features in a light and compact body. I indeed assigned the focus mode to the button next to the viewfinder. It is not weather sealed but I rarely shoot in the rain. I realy enjoy this combo.
If you prefer the TOP Dials, which slow the process a lot, there is no problem with that... just buy another camera. I would not buy the X-S10 not bacause it has or do not have any dials, but because of battery life. Battery life within these mirrorless cameras are awful!
Recently bought an X-S10 as my first proper camera. I love it, although it's interesting, even though I've not used a proper camera before... I'd probably still prefer the X-T top dials as I've launched straight into using manual. I might upgrade at some point as it's not weather sealed, but I'm really happy with it (should note, I don't use video at all! my video button has been reassigned to RGB histogram!).
I bought the Fujifilm X-A7 about a year and a half ago. I just love it. I am wondering about what should be my next Fujifilm camera? Should I go to the XS-10 or the X-T4 or some other camera? Please keep up the good work as I enjoy your videos and find them very informative. Cheers
I own both the X-T4 and X-S10 and though the focus dial would be an issue, but really, it's not, you can, as you say, assign it to a custom button, or even a custom mode. You have to remember, this is not a typical fuji purist camera. Using a Lumix S5, has taught me the power of custom modes. It's an area where traditional fuji cameras are weak. Use the custom modes and you'll not miss the physical autofocus mode switch I think you were a little harsh on the camera, its not trying to be a typical fuji camera, its a PSAM camera that should be judged on its merits. It has 1080p 240fps, and yeah, no 4k60, but what other cameras at this price point do. Battery life is not the best, but I cant see how the camera could have been made so small, with the X-T4 battery. Give the Custom modes C1 - C4 a try, they are far better than the traditional custom modes on the X-T4 and other cameras and get around the issue of the AF switch. They don't yet seem to support video settings (come on fuji, fix this in a firmware update) but they are far more powerful than any previous custom modes! I challenge you to give those custom modes a try, they are really powerful!
I came from an old Sony a5100, bought the X-S10 to have an easier time getting into the Fuji System. Everything pal2tech says in this video is similar to my experience as well.
I agree. I came from a Canon DSLR to the X-S10, because I wanted a small, light body with good ergonomics for my hands. And the X-S10 works for me. I also agree that Fujifilm mainly targets customers from other brands with the X-S10.
Thank you for the review! You made very fair points about the camera. I for one being a newbie to Fuji and to mirrorless cameras in general love my XS10. It meets my needs at the moment, there may or may not be a time when I will want something better, but for now, this little camera blows my mind! :)
I appreciate your previous Fujifilm perspective, but it would have been kinder to Fujifilm to record the video without the cross comparisons. For viewers coming from other brands, the video review is far more complicated than it needs be. You'd have been better off filming 2 separate viewpoints. One reference upgrading/downgrading from a different Fujifilm model, and another for those who certainly find more interest in what Fujifilm are offering for this amazing price. It's really competitive with the competition, which is something you fail to mention. It has really good reviews, even amongst owners, but the tone of this review doesn't really encapsulate the view of the internet either. A great shame, a missed opportunity. It's a really excellent package for the price too, in a time when lots of manufacturers are just hiking prices by absurd amounts. It's styled much like the more expensive X-H2S, and is not unlike an A7 also. Nice video.
Being used to my dust and weather sealed Pentax kit I pondered for a long time over the choice between the weather sealed X-T4 and the unsealed X-S10 before deciding the X-S10 fitted my hand so much better. I was pleased to see Chris mentioning using the camera so much on sandy beaches without any worries; he obviously has confidence that it can stand up to it.
I changed the record button to switch eye/face auto detect and changed the button the EVF to switch between LCD and EVF, the sensor is just frustrating and is constantly triggered. I'm surprised there's no button to switch the EVF on/off out of the box.
OK, firstly the PASM dial is a PASMC1C2C3 dial, that's very significant because it allows a user to very rapidly switch between different settings, eg. for perched bird to bird in flight, just try doing that with any of the X-Txx's, damned impossible, this is a very significant advantage and the reason other camera brands evolved into PASMC1....dials, not to be a new user but to be able to change a full range of settings very quickly, secondly the X-S10 has IBIS, the X-T3 doesn't Oh the arrogance goes on about the manual dials, PASM dials are for beginners or people new to Fuji, they evolved to be that way as aesthetics aside it make far more sense functionally Yes, I have an X-T2, the thing I miss the most about my old Sony and Nikon cameras is custom settings, the X-T's suck in that respect
i wish the shutter button was not as shallow (my almost 10 year old Canon 70D had a really nice firm click when shooting, X-S10's feeling is very shallow and soft and disappointing) and that power ring a bit better and the battery life is really miserable. I just found out the left dial can still be reprogrammed to something more useful (ISO)! But the grip is brilliant! I hope all Fuji's from now on get a decent grip like this and more forward shutter button placement, like literally all of the competition. It does not make sense to have those tiny puny grips. If anything, you can fit more battery or whatever in there and I don't feel like it's losing much aesthetics anyway
Decided to get the X-S10 as my first ILC. I had tried an X-T100 before and it was so uncomfortable to hold! I don't care about the dials, but the lack of a proper grip essentially ruled out every other Fujifilm camera.
I agree with you, the PASM dial can't replace the fuji dials. But, that said, the most "fun and underated" aspect of the XS10 is the custom settings on the PASM, you can dial in the mode you like (shutter, aperture, etc) with different ISO ranges and almost all settings (manual, auto, WB, focus mode etc) AND film simulations. That mean I can have 4 different film recipes and ways of shooting them (+ the other modes) on a dial, like : moody classic neg in full manual for street photo + golden hour classic chrome for portrait + fun achros for black an white + astia/provia for quick flash photo (with all those pesky flash pre-requisited options enabled). Ok, you can have more on the other fuji but if you have to go with the X-S10, they're really easy to access and a joy to use and change. the best hidden feature of the camera !
From a regular xs10 user, i must say the battery sucks big time. But there are few things you can do to save some battery juice. 1. Turn off ibis 2. Turn off face detection 3. Turn off lcd and shoot only on view finder These will save a lot of juice
Well, the good thing about the older XT3 batteries (which I presume is the W-126s battery) is that there are a lot of aftermarket options for that battery, and the battery itself isn't that bad. I'm sure the new battery for the XT4 is better, but buying 2-3 extra batteries is all you need, and it's not like batteries are consumables. I mean they are, but they have long lives (usually 3-5 years depending on use). So another $100-$120 and the "problem" is somewhat solved. Personally I wouldn't let battery life dictate a decision for me, as long as the batteries were affordable, and battery life wasn't completely horrible (like 150 shots per charge, which I wouild consider to be very bad, but say 300+ is pretty good for the average ML camera). I think the XS-10 is really a good option for people who are maybe coming from a DSLR background (that had the PSAM) dial. When I got my first Fuji camera, I had to read the manual actaully to figure out how to set it into "manual" mode. Of course now this is second nature to me with any Fuji camera, but it wasn't entirely intuitive. With the PSAM dial, this helps DSLR users maybe coming from Nikon or Canon a bit more comfortable, but they still can also use the aperture rings and more "manual" controls as well if you assigned the left dial to say, ISO). The big selling point for me would be IBIS as hardly any camera at that price point has IBIS (if you don't count the Nikon Z5 on sale for $999 which happens periodically). But in APS-C land I think the cheapest new ML camera with IBIS is around $1200. This now comes in around $1000 without a lens. That being said, I think if I were to choose a camera at the $1000 price point from Fuji, I'd probably still go with an XT30 or XT3 if it was under $1000). I would miss the dedicated shutter speed dial and the front AF switch.
I really did not want it. But after trying XE4, XPro3 and XT3 I bought it. Now I use it more than my XT2. Even gor my professional photoshoots @Sufstreet I prefer the XS10. The IBIS is so great with primes and zooms. Sharper photos and less shake.
Great stuff as always! A video idea I’d LOVE for you to do someday would be a breakdown of Fuji’s camera lineup explaining the major differences between them and what they’re intended audience is supposed to be. Nothing super detailed just something like, “This is the XT-4: this is Fuji’s flagship APS-C body meant for pros, this is is the X100v, this is more of a street shooter, it’s mean to be a pocketable, carry around, daily camera. This is the XPro-3, etc, etc”. I sometimes get confused what all the different models are and why they exist, etc. Anyway, just a suggestion. Love the channel!
This right here is a good suggestion. I'm considering jumping ship from Sony because I'm tired of spending so much time in Lightroom and Fuji's jpegs are fantastic. But holy hell do they have a lot of models with desirable specs/traits scattered throughout. So hard to choose which one.
@@bobbygreen9106 I'm having the same problem, coming from Sony, but it's more an issue with liking so many. It's hard to pick out the best because there are so many great ones!
I sold my X-T3 and got the X-S10 and I have not regretted it. With a bigger battery and dual memory card slots the camera would be bigger and if that is your thing you ger the X-T4. The X-T3 never felt that good in my hand even with the grip extension. The X-T series is designed for retro looks and compromises on ergonomics. You should not have to buy extras to improve a camera.
I just got my X-S10. I wouldn't consider it if it doesn't have IBIS. I'm new to Fujifilm and X-S10 is too close of experience to other manufacturers offering. I would like layout and UI to be closer to other Fujifilm.
This seems like an upgraded X-T100 to me (I know X-T200 exist). That also had the top left dial set to film simulations by default. Having used the X-T100 for a while, I definitely prefer the X-T2 and 3 cameras. I agree with the focus mode dial thing, it’s a fantastic feature! Could never get used to the lack of it on the X-T100. That and the single memory card slot are dealbreakers for me. I’m curious though, what is the shutter button like? Is it “squishy”, without hard stops at half pressed and fully pressed, like the full frame Nikons and Sony’s have? I love that style of button and I wish my X-T2 and X-T3 had that kind of button.
Great review, with good comments on your likes and dislikes. I ended up opposite your decision .... I just got and like the XS10 as a 2nd or small camera alongside the XT4. Like that they use the same sensor, have fully articulating screens, have IBIS. As for the major differences: Dials... I'm comfortable with both dedicated and PSAM dials... love the default simulation dial on the XS10(will leave it on the default setting). Video/Stills ... prefer the switch on the XT4 ... the red video button on the XS10 is good, but hopefully a firmware update will allow 4k settings. Batteries... yeah, they should have used the new larger batteries for the XT4 in the XS10, especially since they gave the XS10 a decent 4k video shoot time before overheating. Size...XS10 feels so small compared to the XT4, yet has an amazingly comfortable grip. I can see the 10-24 or 16-80 lens living on the XS10, with the 70-300 (if they are ever back in stalk) living on the XT4. 🙂 But for me, the likes outweigh the dislikes, so this is a keeper. 🙃
If I were you, I wouldn't really throw any lenses, much less throw them at a camera, you know... 😜 What puts me off this camera is the small viewfinder, and I really wish that the shutterspeed control would not move around between front and rear dial when changing PASM modes.
X-S10 saves many of my prime lens in lowlight and handheld video. It is tremendous improvement. I love it! BTW, I set recording button as focus mode button. It is not big deal that focus mode dial disappears.
@@sclogse1 just use mode dial and it allows customizable setting in video( change iso, aperture, shutter speed). However, recording button can’t , so it’s useless for me.
In my opinion Auto ISO makes PASM mode obselett. I mostly use full manual with EVF. If I ever need some auto power I'll use auto iso. Things I don't like about this camera 1) previous battery. 2) mode dial. I would really like to see a similar camera with typical Fuji dedicated ISO / Shutter dials
I customized all buttons and dials as per my needs, and i can change almost everything on the go. Being come from Nikon DSLR it quickly becomes my second nature.
Yeah, with all the available customization, and even a convenient button to use for the focus mode, I don't get all the complaints. This looks like a fantastic little camera.
Great video - and agree with your points......but, as a stills shooter most of those issues just don'tg apply! I don't see any difference in battery life over my X100V or my XT3 and the single card slot wasn't an issue as I never shoot video. So, take away the negatives that mostly show themselves when shooting video, this is a great camera for stills shooting and the IBIS is a real bonus
@@arturocontreras6648 But the point they have to. It's just the physics: the light sensor (of whatever kind), and the light itself. They must be dialled in somehow. What _else_ is there?
@@JanPBtest I get it. Dedicated dials on cameras are retro. Other cameras have dials, but they can be programmed and don't have shutter speeds or iso numbers on them.
Thanks for a very informative and honest video. I'm considering an X-T4 vs the X-S10 as an upgrade from my X-T1. What I love about the X-T1 is that it is light and so easy to carry around as well as the traditional style dials on top. With the X-S10 it seems very portable and light but it doesn't have all of the traditional dials on top. However for me portability is really important (I usually take photos when cycling on long 100km+ with the camera slung over my shoulder) so I think I will go with the X-S10 and possilby the XC 50--230 just because that lens is so light. While I really love the looks and all the features of the X-T4 my impression when holding it was just too much of a step up in size and I probably wouldn't be throwing it on my shoulder as easily.
Great review as aways! :) thank you! Would you help me with something? I bought the X-S10 for hybrid work and I thought I would be able to record video even on photo mode, which is true, but when I press the record button on photo mode it records AUTO video...The same happens on C1/C2/C4/C4 modes. Is there a way to record manual video without to put the dial in video mode?
Great review! One comment: to re-center the focus, you can move the joystick then press the BACK button.
Good call!
Thank you, just learned it.
Hey Joe. I love you
Thanks for the tip Joe, works great!
It was a great review...but of course you could do this. It’s a software thing and ever since the first X camera Fuji has allowed people incredible customization options to make their camera and their menu exactly as they’d like it. The reviewer should do an overlay to correct this area of the review.
This is why I respect Chris. This is a balanced review without getting too emotional and bashing the XS10 and calling Fuji selling its soul. I share the same sentiment with Chris that the retro dial is what I love about my XT4 which the most important reason that I choose Fuji.
Thank you!
At last! Really great, honest and no BS review!
After 20+ yrs in photography, I stopped few years ago. I have sold all my Fuji gear (xt3+lenses) and found that I am free of all the customers related problems. 😂😂
And now, I have decided to go back (wife sad that I'm grumpy without camera) and called my fujifilm supplier. X-T4 is too much for me, but this little nifty Xs10 was giving me some thoughts and after your review I have take a decision! Thank you for that! Cheers from Slovenia!
I have the x-t4 and x-s10. I love having both because sometimes I just want to use a smaller camera. The x-s10 is a lot easier to just grab and go.
Simple is the best 😍
Just saw this now, and the grip looks amazing.
I have the x-s10 and love it I am a beginner to photography and love its compact size
Very good and balanced review. I got my X-S10 back in January, after spending a lot of time evaluating options, including the X-T3 and X-T4. I would also have preferred the “traditional” (non-PASM) dials, but I quickly adapted. When comparing with the X-T3, important to recognize the big value-adds of both IBIS and the flippy screen, as well as the smaller profile and weight. When comparing with the X-T4, for me the smaller profile and much lower price for 90% of the features outweighed the battery and twin SD card question. As usual, trade-offs are involved, taking into account use cases and as well as subjective preferences. On one detail you raised as a concern for you: the focus point can be re-centered by simply pressing the “Back” button next to the screen - no need to go into menus or manually move the point via the toggle.
You can also press in the joystick
I had the XT-4 and sold because of the size..
seems like the xs10 is a no brainer
I really wish the X-S10 grip was on the X-T4 so badly.
What I really like about Fuji, and what they completed by introducing this camera, is that they offer about four different shooting experiences with almost the exact same technology. And you just get to choose what you like best. DSLR-style: go for the xs10. Retro-SLR style: xt4. Rangefinder ILC: xe4. Rangefinder fixed: x100v. And there's just tiny compromises with each model because they use the same image processing technology. It's a great approach.
I LOVE the X-S10. It is quickly becoming my favorite camera. The only three things I don't like 1. battery size 2. The exposure compensation dial won't lock and I constantly bump it 3. Weird exposure fluctuations while on auto ISO. Honestly though I bought it because of the deeper grip, size and lack of dials, it had a similar layout that I'm accustom too with other camera systems. I gravitate towards this camera more than my MUCH more expensive full frame setups.
Revisiting this video for the billionth time and I think I'm gonna get one this summer as a secondary camera! I absolutely love my X-T3 but the lack of a flip screen and IBIS makes it really hard to shoot vlogs or film myself outside! I also wanted a b-cam for secondary angles or top-downs and this would be great for it as I wouldn't need 4k60! I really want the X-T4 but it's just way too expensive especially in Canada! So I think the X-S10 would be the perfect secondary camera to pair along with my X-T3! Gonna take some time getting used to the dials and the lack of the focus mode dial is gonna drive me nuts but I'm excited for it! Thanks Chris for another awesome video! 😁
They also removed the focus mode switch on the X-E4. I really hope it's not a trend, I love the switch and I can't think of buying a new Fuji camera without it.
I love the X-E series of cameras, the removal of the focus mode switch and the back dial (the one you can click to zoom in to focus) are deal breakers for me. When my X-E1 goes I’ll aim for an X-E3.
Your reviews are so good man, you always answer everything i needed to know. Thank you!
Excellent review. You made me fall in love with my XT 3 all over again and with XT 4's a little hard to find these days I think I will be using it for awhile.
Dear Chris, agree to disagree since I own both and it s all about personnalisation which the xs10 offers and get used to it. At its price point not being able to shoot 4k 60fps is definitely not a deal breaker since I only shoot 4k 24 anyway and if I want slo-mo I have 240p. And you know what although I love my xt4 I find myself more oftem grabbing my xs10 for casual and street shooting in combinaison with my xf35 f2. Long story short it is for me a great a and b roll camera I am shooting most of my contents with 😊 and I am recommending it to everyone. Take care
Great Video Chris as always and Great Job as always - You have one of the best teaching styles on RUclips for cameras - Short and to the point - I cannot tell you how much I have learn from you over the past few week since I discovered your channel - Having the Xt3 and Xt30 and the xt4 on order , I am really enjoying using the 2 Fuji camera I have - Since I shoot alot of bird Photography - Thanks again for providing such a great and information education for me
Agreed on choosing the X-T3 over X-S10 if price is almost the same. Losing the 4 directional buttons, no WR and smaller EVF is a no no but the grip on X-S10 is great!
coming from a nikon user, i find x-s10 super easy to use and i didn't have to run around figuring things out. I think x-s10's goal is for photographers like me who got used to other systems such as nikon. And because of it i got curious how does it feel like to use a "classic" fujifilm camera where you have to manualy set the dials. If i could, i would buy myself an x-t4 next just so i can experience that "manual dial" thing. as always, great review, thank you!
Informative and honest as usual! Thanks Chris. As you say, it's horses for courses. I'm not a pro. As an enthusiast, my weapon of choice is the XT4. However, I got this as my second camera so that I don't have to change lenses all the time. It is so light, I don't even notice it on my black rapid street. For the times I reach for it, the battery life is not an issue. Bonus, there is no difference in image quality.
This camera is objectively good but also bit disappointing.
Fuji offers only 2 modern IBIS cameras (excluding the specialized GFX line), and they make compromises in both. The X-T4 is pricy while using last gen sensor & cpu, and it has a hard time to compete with full-frame cameras like the Z6 or the A7 line.
For the X-S10, the price is right, so that would be perfect right? But they got rid of the dials, eradicating on of the most attractive reasons of going to Fujifilm. Seeing the Nikon Z fc going the opposite way, I'm wondering what the heck is Fuji thinking.
All we need is a reasonably priced camera with IBIS and Fuji dials, and somehow while delivering dozens of variations of models, they haven't offer it. I feel there is VERY limited choice from Fuji right now, and it's surprising they don't plan to address it for the rest of the year.
A year later, I feel that there is endless choice with Fuji! So many good ones, I can't decide!
To center the focus point you just press DISP button once :)
I like your review Chris (and I like all your videos, I learned most about my X-S10 from your channel , even if you rarely/never referred to this camera model) and I like my X-S10 a lot.
I believe the reason for most of the complaints (not yours particularly but in general in other reviews) is because reviewers compare it directly to the X-T4,/T3 and I mean software and ergonomics here because when speaking about hardware differences, there is no doubts that X-T4 is more advanced and X-T3 is just different. Most of the settings/actions you set in X-T4/T3 you can also have in X-S10 but sometimes you just trigger them with different buttons combination and center the focus point is one of the examples. Moreover I can even see some button/dials advantages X-S10 has over his bigger predecessors once you understand what you expect and how to use them.
Anyway, thank you very much for all your hard work and looking for more ;)
Great review. Am getting this for my son and his family, mainly to enhance the videos. I am 70 and remember the old style rangefinder cameras and loved them. If I were to get a camera for myself, it would be the XT4, like the retro feel.
Great review, been a fan on you since I bought my X-S10 back in April! Keep up the great work.
great energy and video! I love the grip on the XS10. Feels even better than the XH1. Would have been awesome if they somehow got the new battery from the XT4 in there. Heads up to anyone worried about the focus mode switch, the top left dial can be set to select AFS, AFC, or manual focus so you don't always have to dive into the menu. It's not as good as having that front switch, but works well enough IMO.
Just what I wanted to hear. I ordered mine today. Love to customizability of it. Moving over to Fuji from Canon M50.
I have and love the X-S10, as an upgrade from my previous X-T20, but definitely agree that the loss of the focus mode switch is a big deal. I also wish it had support for UHS-II cards, as I quickly fill the buffer when photographing birds.
Still, $700 is a lot more to pay for the X-T4, and the 3 doesn't have IBIS.
Great review
What are the main advantages in the real world you have run into over your previous X-T20 if i may ask?
@@1barnet1 The biggest reason I upgraded is that the X-S10 has IBIS, and that makes a huge difference. Its grip shape is much better too.
@@ericfallabel9201 fair point especially since the fixed lenses come without OIS.
@@1barnet1 Yep. Especially for low-light shooting, since that's where you'd really want a fast prime lens, and those don't tend to have OIS.
@@ericfallabel9201 Fair enough the fastest lenses i have are F2.0's but still the 35mm with ibis. I can see the potential.
January 2021 i bought my first Fujifilm system which is X-T200, i really love every feature and capability from Vlogging ability, Great AF, colour science and especially the lcd res but i got lost and i switched to Sony A7II because i wanna feel Fu Frame sensor for my daily usage. And 1 weeks ago i decide to sell my sony system and wanna go back to fuji because every experience from XT200 still haunt me 😂 i really confused back then, what should i pick XT3 or XS10 (cant afford xt4) 😂, according my usage i definitely go to XS10 but just like u said, i think every fuji user love dedicated Ss ,iso and Focus dial. In the end i chose X-S10 because the feature and to be honest in my opinion have a bit advantages from xt3, and love the camera so much 😳 thank you for the review
Great review, definitely convinced me that this is a camera I need to look at.
I've never been attracted to the the Fuji retro aesthetic and I like cameras to have a good grip. But as you say, other manufacturers are neglecting APS-C and trying to force us all to FF and I'm not sure I want to go there. This product is a smart move by Fuji.
i love my x-s10! and thanks to all the people for pointing out the focuspoint recenter fix!
Thanks for a really honest review. I agree with you whole heartedly and so it will be a fuji tx4 or 3 for me . Fuji should not loose sight of the simplicity that people really want
Hello and thanks for the review, have you considered using the c1-c4 custom settings to change focus mode? because in that way you can change simultaneously the focus mode and the focus area, for example on my sony camera I am usually in single and spot, but I have programmed the c1 for portraits and there I have continuous and wide area, the c2 is for action and again with continuous and wide are...
I have the XS10 and I'm sure I would prefer the XT4 a little bit more but for the money the XS10 is great. Also a little tip - you can assign ISO function to the knob that gives you the film simulations in essence giving you an ISO dial instead just like the XT4 but without markings. So I use the front and rear dials on the right to control aperture and shutter speed and I use the top dial on the left for ISO and everything's nice and manually controlled with the physical dials
That's what I do👍
Yet another excellent video. Plenty of info and a nicely animated presentation. Keep them coming.
Much appreciated!
I have one and I love it. I use it every day, mostly with the 16mm/1.4. I recommend it highly.
I set up back-button focus (on the "AF ON" button) so that a press is "single," holding it down is "continuous" and if you don't press it at all you can manual focus with the lens ring. I set the ISO button to select the AF area/tracking and it might actually be faster to operate that way than the Fuji focus mode lever. My blank dial on the left is now ISO instead of film sim which is more in line with Fuji tradition as well, though you have to look at the screen because the dial is unlabeled.
I think it also saves some battery life to not have it toggled to "continuous" all the time and instead have it active only when you're about to shoot. Turning OIS off on big lenses also helps with battery life on this model; with the IBIS you really don't need lens OIS unless you're over maybe 120mm or shooting exposures longer than the "reciprocal rule." It does look hilarious attached to the 100-400.
Hello, I already own an S 10, regarding pressing the joystic twice, it is true, (activates the focus point type) but you can achieve the same effect to place the focus point once in the center when touching the screen in the center and the focus point will follow this command and immediately.
In general, a great video, (as always) which cannot be otherwise, because the camera is great.
hi. i am realy big fan to you about fujifilm. Thank you it was great information about this model. I use X-t30 for my production to shooting video and i am thinking to buy it to take long 4k video shoot with f-log for a second angle in some interviews. What do you think about Video shooting time with f-log 4k. Thank you.
The X-S10 is my main photography camera, I rarely reach for my X-T4 when it comes to photos.
Give X-T4 to me then ;)
@@quite1enough 😂😂😂 I never said anything not using it for video.
I was very convinced about buying the X-S10. I think it's a fantastic camera, but when I got my hands on the X-T4 to try out and compare them both., the X-T4 was the clear winner. It just feels super solid and has an excellent, bigger, EVF (one thing I need in a mirror-less camera). Also, the look of the camera and the dials. If I didn't have the money for the X-T4, the X-S10 is well in the budget of awesomeness. It reminds me of the Canon T2i Rebel when it came out. Nothing topped that for the value and functionality.
I own and really like both an X-S10 and an X-T4. I use the X-S10 more when I’m shooting casually for fun, and the X-T4 more (with an added grip) when I need weather resistance or I’m working on a tripod.
Since I don’t change the film sim that often, I put the autofocus mode on the left unmarked dial. It really is just as quick and easy as the front mode switch on the X-T4. (The film sim control is now a swipe left on the screen.)
Chris, it is not your fault but now you confused me more 😂 I am in the market for a FUJI switching from different brands, I love to do travel/city street videos with very few photos (because I am not good at all). You are better than me IBIS for this kind of video is quite mandatory, but I was considering the XT30II the XT3, the XHS1, and the XS10 both the lasts because of the IBIS. I would like it a lot the XT3 but the lack of IBIS scares me a bit. I need your professional advice for the cameras above and I believe other peoples are interested as well. Thanks in advance
The zeal and joy in this video is just amazing. I love your personality.
You earned a sub. Keep up the great work.
I think my mom would actually really like this format of camera.
Her favorite camera was one of the earlier mid to top range finepix s-series cameras. In essence this seems like the next step up from there.
Personally, it’s the X-T for me though. I feel like the X-T puts you in full control of your picture, but the X-S makes it simpler.
I upgraded from an X-T3 to this and I *love* this camera. The PASM dial is just quicker to use without fiddling with the top dials on the X-T3. I wish other fuji cameras had it! - and the IBIS is game changing for video. I agree about the focus dial though, I set it up to be swipe up for focus mode and swipe left for changing the focus options for the selected more, it's not as good as a dial but it's good enough. I prefer this to the X-T4 except for the battery life.
Nice review. I can now say confidently that I'm fine sticking with my X-T30.
Great review man! I'm hoping you have now or in the near future a review of Canon's M6 Mk ii. The absence of the M/A focus button is significant for me as well as short battery life.
Hi!
For re-center point of focus-points just pres "back" button.
I hope it was hopefull.
Missed that one, thanks! 👍
I didn't know that, thanks a lot man !
I swaped my XH-1 for XS-10. IBIS+The Best Sensor+Price+Grip = ideal combination to me. I'm not a Fuji-guy so I'm absolutely OK with loosing the dials. Although I get what you mean - those dials really provide some unique shooting experience, I'm glad I had and tryed it on my XH-1, but I can't say I really miss it :-) My biggest concern with the XS-10 in comparison to XH-1 would probably be a smaller viewfinder. The one on the XH-1 felt premium indeed, it was a joy to use it.
I love the X-S10! And prefer it to my X-T4 (shocking!) I like the small size and weight, custom settings on the Or-pasm dial, and IBIS. My favorite walk around camera. (note: since I don’t do video, those concerns don’t apply) IMO, you are 100% correct about the click-to-center the focus point! However, the focus touch pad feature offsets that drawback. Thanks for your continuing fun and informative videos.
Thanks for sharing!
I have an XS-10, only do photo and I´m thinking buy the XT-4, and keep the 2. Do you think it worth it having the 2 ? Thanks
For anyone confused on which kit lens to choose,If portability and lightweight is the important factor choose 18-55.The extra reach of 16-80mm is not worth the extra weight and slower autofocus.After using 16-80mm for 2 months,I can definitely say it doesn't balance well with xs10 for daily carry,it is front heavy.
As Chris said about the focus mode switch,I too feel the same way,despite not using xt3 or xt4.
Bless you for that. Very helpful info.
Btw ... I thought he gave the 16-80 the thumbs down overall in a previous video.
Thank you for the review.
I love my X-S10. It has better Dynamic Range than my Lumix G9.
However, I have one issue with X-S10. When I shoot videos using Shatter Priority AE in the situation when light situation is changing, X-S10 produces videos with annoying jumpy exposure. If I use Aperture Priority AE, no jumpy exposure occurs.
Is it a known issue of Fuji Cameras? How about X-T4?
Thank you in advance.
You made me nervous about holding the camera and lenses in such a rude way! Please be kind to these cute creatures! 😋😆 @2:37
I was wondering when you were going to do an x-s10 review. I value your opinion been a sub for a bit under my personal channel Ricky A Robinson. I've made several videos on this camera but, I'm new to all of it and new to fujifilm. I had an M50 although I would love an X-T4 I went with the X-S10 for the easier to use PASM dial. I will eventually get an X-T4 once I get better with photos and video. Love the fujifilm X-S10 so far.
I want the xs10 that feels like an xt20. Just imagine the next one as xs20. An xt20 that has the xs10 features would be perfect.
Exactly my concerns, as I took it in my hand. Where the hell is the autofocus switch? But I'm also missing the ISO wheel. Hopefully Fuji brings a X-H2 with such a hand grip, a joystick and 4 direction pad. And please no PSAM. I like to work with all the wheels. But would prefer the C modus instead the Q-Menu which I don't use on all my Fuji cams (X-E3, X100F, X-T2, X-H1 and X-T3)
I own an XT3 and I took the XS-10 as a second lighter end cheaper body sharing the same batteries and optics while bringing XT4 like video features in a light and compact body. I indeed assigned the focus mode to the button next to the viewfinder. It is not weather sealed but I rarely shoot in the rain. I realy enjoy this combo.
If you prefer the TOP Dials, which slow the process a lot, there is no problem with that... just buy another camera. I would not buy the X-S10 not bacause it has or do not have any dials, but because of battery life. Battery life within these mirrorless cameras are awful!
Yes agree..the xs10 missing the usefull dial for focus mode..so take time for changing to go to menu screen
Recently bought an X-S10 as my first proper camera. I love it, although it's interesting, even though I've not used a proper camera before... I'd probably still prefer the X-T top dials as I've launched straight into using manual. I might upgrade at some point as it's not weather sealed, but I'm really happy with it (should note, I don't use video at all! my video button has been reassigned to RGB histogram!).
I bought the Fujifilm X-A7 about a year and a half ago. I just love it. I am wondering about what should be my next Fujifilm camera? Should I go to the XS-10 or the X-T4 or some other camera?
Please keep up the good work as I enjoy your videos and find them very informative. Cheers
I own both the X-T4 and X-S10 and though the focus dial would be an issue, but really, it's not, you can, as you say, assign it to a custom button, or even a custom mode. You have to remember, this is not a typical fuji purist camera. Using a Lumix S5, has taught me the power of custom modes.
It's an area where traditional fuji cameras are weak. Use the custom modes and you'll not miss the physical autofocus mode switch
I think you were a little harsh on the camera, its not trying to be a typical fuji camera, its a PSAM camera that should be judged on its merits. It has 1080p 240fps, and yeah, no 4k60, but what other cameras at this price point do.
Battery life is not the best, but I cant see how the camera could have been made so small, with the X-T4 battery.
Give the Custom modes C1 - C4 a try, they are far better than the traditional custom modes on the X-T4 and other cameras and get around the issue of the AF switch. They don't yet seem to support video settings (come on fuji, fix this in a firmware update) but they are far more powerful than any previous custom modes!
I challenge you to give those custom modes a try, they are really powerful!
Are exposure settings for video mode on the dial distinct?
@@keithjohnson2863 on the X-S10? No, the custom modes are for stills only, hopefully a firmware update will fix this in the future.
I'm always here for "HAAAAAAAAVE A LOOK AT THIS!" haha the excitement is real!
I came from an old Sony a5100, bought the X-S10 to have an easier time getting into the Fuji System. Everything pal2tech says in this video is similar to my experience as well.
I agree. I came from a Canon DSLR to the X-S10, because I wanted a small, light body with good ergonomics for my hands. And the X-S10 works for me. I also agree that Fujifilm mainly targets customers from other brands with the X-S10.
Thank you for the review! You made very fair points about the camera. I for one being a newbie to Fuji and to mirrorless cameras in general love my XS10. It meets my needs at the moment, there may or may not be a time when I will want something better, but for now, this little camera blows my mind! :)
I appreciate your previous Fujifilm perspective, but it would have been kinder to Fujifilm to record the video without the cross comparisons. For viewers coming from other brands, the video review is far more complicated than it needs be. You'd have been better off filming 2 separate viewpoints. One reference upgrading/downgrading from a different Fujifilm model, and another for those who certainly find more interest in what Fujifilm are offering for this amazing price. It's really competitive with the competition, which is something you fail to mention. It has really good reviews, even amongst owners, but the tone of this review doesn't really encapsulate the view of the internet either. A great shame, a missed opportunity.
It's a really excellent package for the price too, in a time when lots of manufacturers are just hiking prices by absurd amounts. It's styled much like the more expensive X-H2S, and is not unlike an A7 also. Nice video.
thanks for the review!! like it a lot!!
Being used to my dust and weather sealed Pentax kit I pondered for a long time over the choice between the weather sealed X-T4 and the unsealed X-S10 before deciding the X-S10 fitted my hand so much better. I was pleased to see Chris mentioning using the camera so much on sandy beaches without any worries; he obviously has confidence that it can stand up to it.
I changed the record button to switch eye/face auto detect and changed the button the EVF to switch between LCD and EVF, the sensor is just frustrating and is constantly triggered. I'm surprised there's no button to switch the EVF on/off out of the box.
OK, firstly the PASM dial is a PASMC1C2C3 dial, that's very significant because it allows a user to very rapidly switch between different settings, eg. for perched bird to bird in flight, just try doing that with any of the X-Txx's, damned impossible, this is a very significant advantage and the reason other camera brands evolved into PASMC1....dials, not to be a new user but to be able to change a full range of settings very quickly, secondly the X-S10 has IBIS, the X-T3 doesn't
Oh the arrogance goes on about the manual dials, PASM dials are for beginners or people new to Fuji, they evolved to be that way as aesthetics aside it make far more sense functionally
Yes, I have an X-T2, the thing I miss the most about my old Sony and Nikon cameras is custom settings, the X-T's suck in that respect
I got the XS-10 for my daughter and she loves it!
Sign of an awesome dad! 👍
@@pal2tech Awe, Thanks, Chris!
i wish the shutter button was not as shallow (my almost 10 year old Canon 70D had a really nice firm click when shooting, X-S10's feeling is very shallow and soft and disappointing) and that power ring a bit better and the battery life is really miserable. I just found out the left dial can still be reprogrammed to something more useful (ISO)!
But the grip is brilliant! I hope all Fuji's from now on get a decent grip like this and more forward shutter button placement, like literally all of the competition. It does not make sense to have those tiny puny grips. If anything, you can fit more battery or whatever in there and I don't feel like it's losing much aesthetics anyway
Did they do firmware update, or is there a workaround, to address the reset focus point to center by double clicking the jog stick?
Decided to get the X-S10 as my first ILC. I had tried an X-T100 before and it was so uncomfortable to hold! I don't care about the dials, but the lack of a proper grip essentially ruled out every other Fujifilm camera.
X-S10 is definitely Fuji’s gateway drug for former DSLR shooters from other systems.
Not sure if you came late… but I’m sure you came best and honest. Superb review.
I agree with you, the PASM dial can't replace the fuji dials.
But, that said, the most "fun and underated" aspect of the XS10 is the custom settings on the PASM, you can dial in the mode you like (shutter, aperture, etc) with different ISO ranges and almost all settings (manual, auto, WB, focus mode etc) AND film simulations. That mean I can have 4 different film recipes and ways of shooting them (+ the other modes) on a dial, like : moody classic neg in full manual for street photo + golden hour classic chrome for portrait + fun achros for black an white + astia/provia for quick flash photo (with all those pesky flash pre-requisited options enabled).
Ok, you can have more on the other fuji but if you have to go with the X-S10, they're really easy to access and a joy to use and change. the best hidden feature of the camera !
Fuji removed the joystick double-click centering on the X-E4 too. I don’t understand their decision at all.
Sir I want to canon lenses on X-S10 using adapter......so does it work perfectly with canon lenses ?
From a regular xs10 user, i must say the battery sucks big time. But there are few things you can do to save some battery juice.
1. Turn off ibis
2. Turn off face detection
3. Turn off lcd and shoot only on view finder
These will save a lot of juice
Not for me Fuji, I don't like the controls on it. I wil stick with the XT3 and the X100V. Glad to see Fuji hooking on to you Chris.
Well, the good thing about the older XT3 batteries (which I presume is the W-126s battery) is that there are a lot of aftermarket options for that battery, and the battery itself isn't that bad. I'm sure the new battery for the XT4 is better, but buying 2-3 extra batteries is all you need, and it's not like batteries are consumables. I mean they are, but they have long lives (usually 3-5 years depending on use). So another $100-$120 and the "problem" is somewhat solved. Personally I wouldn't let battery life dictate a decision for me, as long as the batteries were affordable, and battery life wasn't completely horrible (like 150 shots per charge, which I wouild consider to be very bad, but say 300+ is pretty good for the average ML camera).
I think the XS-10 is really a good option for people who are maybe coming from a DSLR background (that had the PSAM) dial. When I got my first Fuji camera, I had to read the manual actaully to figure out how to set it into "manual" mode. Of course now this is second nature to me with any Fuji camera, but it wasn't entirely intuitive. With the PSAM dial, this helps DSLR users maybe coming from Nikon or Canon a bit more comfortable, but they still can also use the aperture rings and more "manual" controls as well if you assigned the left dial to say, ISO). The big selling point for me would be IBIS as hardly any camera at that price point has IBIS (if you don't count the Nikon Z5 on sale for $999 which happens periodically). But in APS-C land I think the cheapest new ML camera with IBIS is around $1200. This now comes in around $1000 without a lens. That being said, I think if I were to choose a camera at the $1000 price point from Fuji, I'd probably still go with an XT30 or XT3 if it was under $1000). I would miss the dedicated shutter speed dial and the front AF switch.
I’m an xt20 shooter. Main reason I switched from canon dslr was weight. Problem is that canon r8 is now same price and weight as the new xt 5
But the Canon isn't as fun.
I really did not want it. But after trying XE4, XPro3 and XT3 I bought it. Now I use it more than my XT2. Even gor my professional photoshoots @Sufstreet I prefer the XS10. The IBIS is so great with primes and zooms. Sharper photos and less shake.
Great stuff as always! A video idea I’d LOVE for you to do someday would be a breakdown of Fuji’s camera lineup explaining the major differences between them and what they’re intended audience is supposed to be. Nothing super detailed just something like, “This is the XT-4: this is Fuji’s flagship APS-C body meant for pros, this is is the X100v, this is more of a street shooter, it’s mean to be a pocketable, carry around, daily camera. This is the XPro-3, etc, etc”. I sometimes get confused what all the different models are and why they exist, etc.
Anyway, just a suggestion. Love the channel!
This right here is a good suggestion.
I'm considering jumping ship from Sony because I'm tired of spending so much time in Lightroom and Fuji's jpegs are fantastic. But holy hell do they have a lot of models with desirable specs/traits scattered throughout. So hard to choose which one.
@@bobbygreen9106 I'm having the same problem, coming from Sony, but it's more an issue with liking so many. It's hard to pick out the best because there are so many great ones!
I think the Xs-10 is a good learning curve for non Fuji users before transitioning to xt-4.
I sold my X-T3 and got the X-S10 and I have not regretted it. With a bigger battery and dual memory card slots the camera would be bigger and if that is your thing you ger the X-T4. The X-T3 never felt that good in my hand even with the grip extension. The X-T series is designed for retro looks and compromises on ergonomics. You should not have to buy extras to improve a camera.
I just got my X-S10. I wouldn't consider it if it doesn't have IBIS. I'm new to Fujifilm and X-S10 is too close of experience to other manufacturers offering. I would like layout and UI to be closer to other Fujifilm.
This seems like an upgraded X-T100 to me (I know X-T200 exist). That also had the top left dial set to film simulations by default. Having used the X-T100 for a while, I definitely prefer the X-T2 and 3 cameras. I agree with the focus mode dial thing, it’s a fantastic feature! Could never get used to the lack of it on the X-T100. That and the single memory card slot are dealbreakers for me.
I’m curious though, what is the shutter button like? Is it “squishy”, without hard stops at half pressed and fully pressed, like the full frame Nikons and Sony’s have? I love that style of button and I wish my X-T2 and X-T3 had that kind of button.
Great review, with good comments on your likes and dislikes. I ended up opposite your decision .... I just got and like the XS10 as a 2nd or small camera alongside the XT4. Like that they use the same sensor, have fully articulating screens, have IBIS.
As for the major differences:
Dials... I'm comfortable with both dedicated and PSAM dials... love the default simulation dial on the XS10(will leave it on the default setting).
Video/Stills ... prefer the switch on the XT4 ... the red video button on the XS10 is good, but hopefully a firmware update will allow 4k settings.
Batteries... yeah, they should have used the new larger batteries for the XT4 in the XS10, especially since they gave the XS10 a decent 4k video shoot time before overheating.
Size...XS10 feels so small compared to the XT4, yet has an amazingly comfortable grip. I can see the 10-24 or 16-80 lens living on the XS10, with the 70-300 (if they are ever back in stalk) living on the XT4. 🙂
But for me, the likes outweigh the dislikes, so this is a keeper. 🙃
If I were you, I wouldn't really throw any lenses, much less throw them at a camera, you know... 😜
What puts me off this camera is the small viewfinder, and I really wish that the shutterspeed control would not move around between front and rear dial when changing PASM modes.
X-S10 saves many of my prime lens in lowlight and handheld video. It is tremendous improvement. I love it! BTW, I set recording button as focus mode button. It is not big deal that focus mode dial disappears.
So, what do you press when you want to record?
@@sclogse1 just use mode dial and it allows customizable setting in video( change iso, aperture, shutter speed). However, recording button can’t , so it’s useless for me.
Excellent idea. That little video button is kind of redundant anyway.
As always brilliant
Thank you so much 😀
Ohhhhh a Mafioso hat! Lol great vid big brother!!!
In my opinion Auto ISO makes PASM mode obselett. I mostly use full manual with EVF. If I ever need some auto power I'll use auto iso.
Things I don't like about this camera
1) previous battery.
2) mode dial.
I would really like to see a similar camera with typical Fuji dedicated ISO / Shutter dials
I customized all buttons and dials as per my needs, and i can change almost everything on the go. Being come from Nikon DSLR it quickly becomes my second nature.
Yeah, with all the available customization, and even a convenient button to use for the focus mode, I don't get all the complaints. This looks like a fantastic little camera.
I had the xt3, a sony a7iii and a leica m9 and in my eyes the xs10 is the camera which i enjoyed the most und using now 100%.
Great video - and agree with your points......but, as a stills shooter most of those issues just don'tg apply! I don't see any difference in battery life over my X100V or my XT3 and the single card slot wasn't an issue as I never shoot video. So, take away the negatives that mostly show themselves when shooting video, this is a great camera for stills shooting and the IBIS is a real bonus
11:17 Funny that this sort of thing would be called "retro". It's like calling water "retro food" or the wheel "retro slide friction remover" :-)
It is retro, Camera's nowadays don't necessarily come with those dials.
@@arturocontreras6648 But the point they have to. It's just the physics: the light sensor (of whatever kind), and the light itself. They must be dialled in somehow. What _else_ is there?
Leave my retro rice and retro beans alone
@@JanPBtest I get it. Dedicated dials on cameras are retro. Other cameras have dials, but they can be programmed and don't have shutter speeds or iso numbers on them.
It has a flash!
Thanks for a very informative and honest video. I'm considering an X-T4 vs the X-S10 as an upgrade from my X-T1. What I love about the X-T1 is that it is light and so easy to carry around as well as the traditional style dials on top. With the X-S10 it seems very portable and light but it doesn't have all of the traditional dials on top. However for me portability is really important (I usually take photos when cycling on long 100km+ with the camera slung over my shoulder) so I think I will go with the X-S10 and possilby the XC 50--230 just because that lens is so light. While I really love the looks and all the features of the X-T4 my impression when holding it was just too much of a step up in size and I probably wouldn't be throwing it on my shoulder as easily.
Great review thank you very much Omar! I am about to buy this fujifilm X-S10!
Great video Chris! I’m such a fanboy, that I like every Fuji camera they release lol. Would love to know your thoughts on the X100 line-up
Great review as aways! :) thank you!
Would you help me with something? I bought the X-S10 for hybrid work and I thought I would be able to record video even on photo mode, which is true, but when I press the record button on photo mode it records AUTO video...The same happens on C1/C2/C4/C4 modes. Is there a way to record manual video without to put the dial in video mode?