Reasons to choose X10
Released in 2011, X10 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 350 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X10
vs Olympus Stylus 1
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
X1042 mm²
Stylus 1- Area ratio
- 1.37:1
- Absolute difference
- 16 mm²
- Relative difference
- 36.8%
The X10 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X10MetricStylus 1
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.2 µmPixel pitch1.88 µm
4.84 µm²Pixel area3.54 µm²
20.66 MP/cm²Pixel density28.26 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor4.6
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
350 gWeight402 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NP-50 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryBLS‑5 Li‑Ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X10 has the larger sensor area. The X10 has the lighter body. The X10 and Stylus 1 have the same effective resolution. The Stylus 1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Stylus 1
Released in 2013, Stylus 1 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 402 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.