Fujifilm X-S10 Mirrorless Digital Camera, Black, with XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM Optical Image Stabiliser Lens

Fujifilm X-S10 with 16-80mm lens. There are several Fujifilm X series cameras to choose from. This has the latest of everything, with in body image stabilisation, the version 4 sensor and processing and the same lens options.So, you get fantastic photos and Fujifilm’s amazing film simulation options for beautiful photo tone and colours without needing to learn editing software. All this is also true of other new models.What sets the X-S10 apart is how easy it makes everything. It has a layout and control scheme the is more similar to other brands, taking a step away from the retro inspired manual controls of others in the range.So, if having manual control of everything is something you don’t really want to worry about, but you still want the Fujifilm style and quality. This is the one to get.I’ve had mine a month or more now, shooting about 3,000 images. All I can say is ‘wow’! What this camera can do is just ridiculous. The quality is incredible and the stabilisation allows hand held shots way after sunset. It’s nuts what you can get away with. So happy to have it.

Lovely camera. Great grip. Nice and compact size but still feels good and substantial in the hand. Easy to set up and use and excellent image quality. You just want to use it.

I have to admit that this is very outstanding camera with nice 18-55 lens. Fair price I bought it. Very suitable for starters who like multi filters and clear colours. It gives you many choices for film simulation so that you rarely need to edit the photos later.

I bought this as an upgrade to my X-T30. Initially I was put off by the different controls from the traditional Fuji cameras, but having used it a few weeks now I actually find it easier to setup the camera to exactly how I want it. I mainly shoot in aperture priority and set up the C4 custom dial as my main profile as this is next to the video on the PASM dial, one click of the dial is a lot more convenient than turning half way round the dial.In terms of image quality it is pretty much identical to the X-T30, that is, it’s excellent and has the same Fuji colours. The X-S10 does have one extra film simulation mode, Eterna bleach bypass, not something I’ve used, but I guess its still one more than the X-T30. What is useful over the X-T30 is that the film simulation menu now gives you more details about the film simulation and its intended use. These film simulations can also be applied to video which it can record in 4k/dci up to 30fps and 10x slow motion at 240fps in 1080p. Where the X-T30 had a record limit of only 10 minutes in 4k video, the X-S10 can record the industry standard 30 minutes of 4k.Build quality is solid and feels better built than the X-T30 which was already pretty good. The handling is also so much better with the larger grip, something which the X-T30 was lacking even when fitted with a grip/L bracket. The X-S10 feels so much better in the hand and makes for easier one handed operation even with a heavier/larger lens. The touchscreen is the same size as the X-T30 but as it is also a flips out it makes it more versatile especially for low angle shots or for selfie/vlogging.If vlogging or video shooting is what you do a lot the the 5-axis in body image stabilisation when paired with a lens with optical image stabilisation makes for a very smooth stabilised video. This can be further enhanced with the digital stabilisation function in camera though it will slightly crop the image when doing so. All the prime lenses for Fuji X mount do not have any form of stabilisation so the inclusion of I.B.I.S is a massive benefit if you shoot with prime lenses. It will allow you to shoot handheld video and longer shutter duration photos in low light situations.To sum up the main benefits this camera has over the X-T30, they are the image stabilisation, the grip, the custom dial and the flip screen. It has everything all that you ever need for a hybrid shooter. But if there is one thing I do miss, it is the dial you get on the X-T30 that is sadly missing on the X-S10, the focus mode dial…..

This is my first Fujifilm camera (ever!) as I've always been a Canon-man (and Panasonic if I go back far enough). When I saw the press-release of this X-S10 and read a few of the initial reviews, I was pretty sure I had found my new camera and camera system.While my Canon DSLR was good - it was starting to show its age and I reached a point in my photography where I felt that I "needed" something different to improve and inspire me to get back out there and click that shutter. I travel a lot (or used to pre-COVID but will hopefully start again next year) so I liked the idea of a more compact mirrorless camera. Aside from travel photography my main interests are usually wildlife and cityscape/street so again a less obvious camera/lens setup would be helpful. I had never really considered a Fujifilm before the X-S10 as all those dials on top and endless buttons and labels on different models seemed confusing and a bit over the top. Sorry to all Fujifilm lovers who adore those things, just for me it stopped my making the leap before now. I imagine this new camera will divide users on whether or not this is a "proper" Fujifilm because of the different approach to design and button layout, but it was enough to make me jump ship so it might bring others to the Fujifilm family.From out the box, using and becoming familiar with the S10 was a bit difficult. I have no point of comparison from older Fujifilm models to this one (as I mentioned its my first) but it is definitely very different from Canon. The menu system is more complex, with a lot more options and pages upon pages to get to grips with. There is nothing wrong with this - I doubt that previous FF users will have any difficultly but there will be a bit of a learning curve for others. I was glad the PSAM dial was there to help me out (used AUTO for a while to get to grips with the camera. I was pleased to find the four custom options as well as the customisable left and right dial (for the moment I've left them as default). While I didn't like it at first, I have found after a week that the "joystick" to navigate the screen is better than a D-pad (which I was used to) and is very responsive.Build quality is high as you would expect at this price point and I was surprised with both the display quality of the eye piece and from the LCD screen. The layout of the screen is good but I would recommend you go into settings and somewhere (as I can't remember where) there is a option to increase the size of the icons and information displays on the screen (which was helpful). The camera is compact (owing to the system) but fits in the hand well. It does feel just a bit smaller than it should be (if that makes sense) but I imagine I will get used to it. The grip on the right is deep and the perfect size to be comfortable to hold and operate the camera for long periods.I have a few issues with the design, I don't know how common they are to FF cameras. Firstly I found it strange to have the SD card slot in the same compartment as the battery. I don't know why but it just "annoys" me a bit, I suppose because I am used to having separate compartments. I have no problem with a single card SD slot but I was a bit disappointed to find it only supports UHS-1 memory cards. I have had other cheaper models that supported the faster cards. Personally I have not found (yet) that it affects photography or video in any negative way (even 4K records perfectly) so you could argue that its not needed. One thing that WAS a problem and will take a lot to get used to is that small on/off switch. Is it just me or is that really small? It's also not the easiest to turn on and off especially if you have large (or cold) fingers.I was worried about what I had heard about the "poor battery life" from reading about the camera elsewhere, however I would say battery life is reasonable. They don't last as long as my previous canon's but considering they are smaller I would say it was a reasonable trade-off. Bottom line is that you are going to need at least one spare if you plan on being out all day or doing something shutter intensive (such as a wedding) but you are not going to need the "loads" that some reviewers have suggested elsewhere. An great advantage is that the battery can be charged in camera via a USB-C cable. You can charge your battery from a laptop, a power-bank or by plugging the cable into a USB-A plug. The camera does not come with a external charger as such, I believe that is the right choice to keeps things light and compact, but if you want to charge your batteries from the mains (or plan on buying multiple) then you can buy a charger easily (and cheaply) enough. For your reference I spent a day (and most of the night) shooting in Edinburgh zoo and the city centre - exhausted one battery and didn't take much out the second (less than half). Plus it was pretty cool being able to connect it to my power bank to charge on the go.I have been extremely happy with the image quality even straight from the memory card. I'm using the XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM and the XF55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM - they are both stunning! While they may seem a bit expensive (considering a 50-200mmm lens is available for half the cost) they are really worth the money. Eventually I will get a Prime or two but at the moment my credit card is full enough. I've enclosed a few examples of the quality achieved out-of-camera from Edinburgh Zoo (still working on my city-centre images). Overall I have been pleased with what I have been able to achieve in a short time, I'm a sure more seasoned FF users would have even more luck.This model has in body stabilization which is a welcome addition under the one-thousand pound mark. So far I feel it works very well and is very close in operation in comparison to more expensive models.I've taken a few videos (shutting in 4K at 29.9fps and 200Mb frame-rate) and have been happy with the results. I'm not a massive vlogger or video-shooter but there are plenty of video options (pages and pages) to keep you happy.The cost of this camera seems about right, personally I would have loved it to be a bit cheaper but I'm sure most of us can say that about most things. For the price you get great build quality and brilliant images with plenty of options and settings to play with. I also have to conclude that the Fujifilm lens system (and options) are much better than what I have had in the past.If I was asked to review this six months down the line when I've had a lot more experience I maybe more inclined to award 5-stars. For the moment I feel there are a few "strange" design quirks such as the small on/off switch, the same memory/battery compartment, lack of UHS-II+ cards and so forth. All of which just makes it fall a tiny bit short. Don't get me wrong, this is still a brilliant camera that is very capable. I hope it appeals to both current FF users and people like me who jumped-ship.The S10 is a better camera with better lenses than my canon set-up. The cost of this camera and my two lenses works out at about three hundred pound more expensive than my canon and twin lens kit set up was. For what you are getting in return from the S10, that's not bad at all. For me I look forward to getting to use it more (more importantly learning to use it more) and getting back to travelling with a more compact system.