Fujifilm X-T10 vs X-M1: full comparison

The X-T10 leads on more headline specs, but the X-M1 counters on a lighter 330g body.

Also searched as XT10 vs XM1, and in the other order as XM1 vs XT10.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T10 and Fujifilm X-M1 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-T and the X-M. The X-T10 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2015. At launch the X-T10 was 799 USD and the X-M1 699 USD, making the X-M1 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-T10 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 8 fps continuous shooting, 1080p/60p video, and a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder.

The X-M1 isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 330g body.

So which one? If you want 8 fps continuous shooting, get the X-T10. If a lighter 330g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-M1 is the smarter buy. And the X-M1 costs less — 699 USD at launch.

Where the X-T10 wins

  • +8 fps continuous shooting
  • +1080p/60p video
  • +a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder

Where the X-M1 wins

  • +a lighter 330g body

Who should buy the X-T10 or X-M1?

Buy the X-T10 if…

Pick the X-T10 if 8 fps continuous shooting, 1080p/60p video matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T10 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X-M1 if…

Pick the X-M1 if a lighter 330g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 699 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-M handling. Read the full X-M1 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-T10 vs X-M1: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T10Fujifilm X-M1
  • 16MP X-Trans II sensor in 381g
  • 8 fps burst
  • Tilting LCD screen
  • Classic X-T styling at lower cost
  • 16MP X-Trans I sensor in 330g
  • Compact body with tilting LCD
  • Original X-Trans color science
  • Affordable on the used market
  • Discontinued, 1080p video only
  • No IBIS, no weather sealing, 49 AF points
  • No viewfinder, no IBIS
  • Discontinued, 1080p/30 video only

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T10 review and X-M1 review.

X-T10 vs X-M1: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T10X-T10
2015 · $799
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-M1X-M1
2013 · $699
General
Release year20152013
Launch price799 USD699 USD
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels16.3 MP16.3 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans IIX-Trans I
ProcessorEXR Processor IIEXR Processor II
ISO range200–6400200–6400
Autofocus & Burst
AF points4949
Subject detectionnonenone
Burst (fps)85.6
Video
Max video1080p 60p1080p 30p
CodecH.264H.264
Log profileNoNo
Physical
StabilizationNoneNone
ViewfinderEVF (2.36M dot)None
LCD3" tilt3" tilt
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight381g330g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126NP-W126
Battery life (CIPA)350 shots350 shots
Software
Film sims55

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.

In-depth reviews

For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-T10 review and the Fujifilm X-M1 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.