Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z f

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z f. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-S10 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z f is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-S10 were released 2020 and Nikon Z f was released 2023. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-S10 2020
Nikon Z f 2023

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-S10 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z f has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-S10 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon Z f 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-S10 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z f has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-S10 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Nikon Z f 25 MP
24385536 pixels
6048 x 4032

Fujifilm X-S10 has a 6 % larger resolution than Nikon Z f. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z f has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-S10. Nikon Z f has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 204800 while Fujifilm X-S10 has 160 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-S10 160-12800
Nikon Z f 50-204800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-S10
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z f

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-S10 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z f can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-S10 20
Nikon Z f 14

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z f can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon Z f weighs 710 gr (equal to 1.57 lb) which is 53% heavier than Fujifilm X-S10 and its 465 gr (or 1.03 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-S10 465 gr
1.03 lb
Nikon Z f 710 gr
1.57 lb

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z f Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z f, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z f
Name Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon Z f
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z f
Release Year 2020 2023
Release Date 2020-10-15 2023-09-20
MSRP 999 USD 1999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z f
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z f
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 6048 x 4032 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 25 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4
Image
Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z f
ISO Range 160 - 12800 50 - 204800
White Balance Presets 7 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 6 stops 8 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z f
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 273
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon Z

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z f
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 1040000 2100000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.8×
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 3690000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z f
Frames per second 20 fps 14 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Partial
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z f
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
H.265
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z f
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z f
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n/a/ac)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone and wired remote) No
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z f
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S
EN-EL15c
Battery Life (CIPA) 325 shots 380 shots
Width 126 mm 144 mm
Height 85 mm 103 mm
Depth 65 mm 49 mm
Weight 465 gram 710 gram