Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-S20

Portability
86 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
73

Portability
72 Imaging
72 Features
92 Overall
80

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)

24MP - APS-C Sensor
3" Tilting Display
ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
3840 x 2160 video
Fujifilm X Mount
361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
Introduced January 2018
Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)

26MP - APS-C Sensor
3.00" Fully Articulated Display
ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand 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
Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-S10

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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Fujifilm X-S20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the X-S20 (26MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was revealed 6 years earlier than the X-S20 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up vs the X-S20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Gallery

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A5 & Fujifilm X-S20. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Fujifilm X-S20 Gallery.

Fujifilm X A5 front Fujifilm X A5 front thumbnail

Fujifilm X A5 screen back Fujifilm X A5 screen back thumbnail

Fujifilm X S20 front Fujifilm X S20 front thumbnail

Fujifilm X S20 screen back Fujifilm X S20 screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-S20

	Fujifilm X-A5		X-S20

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Fujifilm X-A5

	X-S20	Fujifilm X-A5
Launched	May 2023	January 2018	More recent by 64 months
Display type	Fully articulated	Tilting	Fully Articulating display
Display resolution	1840k	1040k	Clearer display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-S20

	Fujifilm X-A5	X-S20
Manual focus			More precise focus
Display size	3"	3.00"	Same display measurement
Selfie screen			Both good for selfies
Touch display			Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S20 has proportions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Fujifilm X-S20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the X-S20.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and X-S20 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and X-S20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-S20 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography advice

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography advice

focusing manually

decent MP (24 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

includes face detect autofocus

delivers RAW files

focusing manually

resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)

good sensor size (APS-C)

provides face detection autofocus

saves RAW formats

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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography highlights

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography highlights

tilting screen

sensor size is good (APS-C)

delivers RAW files

includes focus by touch

no image stabilization

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

good sensor size (APS-C)

saves RAW formats

supports touch focus

heavier than average (491g)

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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography features

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography features

silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)

decent MP (24MP)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

includes tracking focus

good battery life (450 per charge)

has phase detect autofocus

painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)

no image stabilization

quiet mode (1/32,000s)

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

resolution is excellent (26MP)

good sensor size (APS-C)

provides tracking autofocus

better than average battery (750 per charge)

supports phase detect autofocus

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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors

Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography factors

good battery life (450 CIPA)

has bluetooth

includes focus by touch

decent MP (24 megapixels)

flash built-in

display is selfie friendly

better than average battery (750 shots)

has bluetooth

supports touch focus

resolution is excellent (26MP)

has built in flash

display is selfie friendly

heavier than average (491g)

Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera

focusing manually

swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

nice screen size (3")

decent MP (24 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

delivers RAW files

good battery life (450 CIPA)

no image stabilization

focusing manually

switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

screen size is good (3.00 inch)

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

resolution is excellent (26MP)

good sensor size (APS-C)

does not have anti-alias filter

saves RAW formats

better than average battery (750 shots)

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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging details

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging details

display is selfie friendly

touchscreen functionality

includes face detect autofocus

high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)

has microphone socket

no image stabilization

display is selfie friendly

touchscreen capability

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

provides face detection autofocus

high res video (6240 x 4160 pixels)

comes with external mic jack

heavier than average (491 grams)

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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-S20
	Fujifilm X-A5	Fujifilm X-S20
General Information
Brand Name	FujiFilm	FujiFilm
Model type	Fujifilm X-A5	Fujifilm X-S20
Category	Entry-Level Mirrorless	Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced	2018-01-31	2023-05-24
Body design	Rangefinder-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor size	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor dimensions	23.5 x 15.7mm	23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area	369.0mm²	366.6mm²
Sensor resolution	24MP	26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution	6000 x 4000	6240 x 4160
Max native ISO	12800	12800
Max boosted ISO	51200	51200
Min native ISO	200	160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO	100	80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points	91	425
Lens
Lens mount type	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses	54	86
Focal length multiplier	1.5	1.5
Screen
Range of display	Tilting	Fully articulated
Display size	3 inch	3.00 inch
Resolution of display	1,040k dot	1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder resolution	-	2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage	-	100 percent
Viewfinder magnification	-	0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed	30s	900s
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000s	1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed	1/32000s	1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed	6.0fps	8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance	5.70 m (at ISO 200)	7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options	Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander	Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync	1/180s	1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions	3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)	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 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 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, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 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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	3840x2160	6240x4160
Video file format	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS	None	None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight	361 grams (0.80 lb)	491 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions	117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")	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	450 pictures	750 pictures
Battery format	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery ID	NP-W126S	NP-W235
Self timer	Yes (2 or 10 secs)	Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage	SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)	SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots	1	1
Retail price	$500	$1,299