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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S20

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-S20 front
Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm X-S20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and X-S20 (26MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the X-S20 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up vs the X-S20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 Fujifilm X-A1 X-S20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 X-S20 Fujifilm X-A1 
LaunchedMay 2023November 2013Newer by 115 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k920kCrisper screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-S20

 Fujifilm X-A1 X-S20 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurements

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 has physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S20 has proportions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm X-S20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 against the X-S20.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and X-S20 is 87 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and X-S20.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-S20 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
84
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
75
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
more heavy than others (491 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S20
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
87
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (750 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography details
66
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
77
good battery (750 CIPA)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than others (491 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (750 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging factors
31
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic jack
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than others (491g)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-S20
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-S20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-S20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2023-05-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 86
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 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50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, 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H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 6240x4160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 491g (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 750 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W235
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $1,299