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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-S20

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Fujifilm X-S20 front
Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm X-S20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the X-S20 (26MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was revealed 6 years earlier than the X-S20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores versus the X-S20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 Fujifilm X-H1 X-S20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 X-S20 Fujifilm X-H1 
ReleasedMay 2023February 2018Fresher by 64 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm X-S20

 Fujifilm X-H1 X-S20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers outer measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S20 has sizing of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm X-S20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus the X-S20.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H1 and X-S20 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and X-S20.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-S20 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-H1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
84
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
heavier than others in class (491g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S20
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (310 per charge)
87
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (750 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
not so great battery power (310 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
77
good battery life (750 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (491 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery power (310 per charge)
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (750 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-S20 as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
77
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (6240 x 4160 resolution)
comes with mic support
heavier than others in class (491 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm X-S20
 Fujifilm X-H1Fujifilm X-S20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm X-S20
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-14 2023-05-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 86
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 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 4096x2160 6240x4160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lbs) 491 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 shots 750 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,300 $1,299