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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
72
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump 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
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Fujifilm X-T1 IR, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was revealed 7 years after the Fujifilm X-T1 IR which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the X-S20 grades against the Fujifilm X-T1 IR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 X-S20 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
LaunchedMay 2023August 2015More modern by 96 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Fujifilm X-S20

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 X-S20 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR has sizing of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Fujifilm X-T1 IR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the X-S20 versus the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 72 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-S20 to result in greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger X-S20 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography features
83
you can focus manually
great MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
more heavy than average in class (491g)
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography features
86
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (750 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
65
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
77
great battery pack (750 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
great MP (26MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (491 grams)
63
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
bad battery life (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography information
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (750 shots)
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging highlights
77
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than average in class (491g)
33
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Fujifilm X-S20Fujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2015-08-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 86 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
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 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 491 grams (1.08 lb) 440 grams (0.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 750 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,299 $1,299