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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-S20

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Fujifilm X-S20 front
Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Released May 2023
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Fujifilm X-S20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the X-S20 (26MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the X-S20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up versus the X-S20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 Fujifilm X-A7 X-S20 
Display sizing3.5"3.00"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1840kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 X-S20 Fujifilm X-A7 
ReleasedMay 2023September 2019Fresher by 45 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-S20

 Fujifilm X-A7 X-S20 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S20 has specifications of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Fujifilm X-S20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the X-S20.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-S20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and X-S20 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-S20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and X-S20.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-S20 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-S20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
84
manual focus
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography details
80
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
more heavy than competition in class (491g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S20
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery (440 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
87
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (750 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
88
great battery (440 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
77
great battery power (750 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (491g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
86
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (750 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (6240 x 4160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (491 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-S20
 Fujifilm X-A7Fujifilm X-S20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-S20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-11 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 86
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3.5 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 2,760k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 6240x4160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 gr (0.71 pounds) 491 gr (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" 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 440 shots 750 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $1,299