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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the X-S20 (26MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-T30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the X-S20 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Fujifilm X-T30

		

		

			
 X-S20 Fujifilm X-T30 
LaunchedMay 2023February 2019Fresher by 52 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T30

		

		

			
 X-S20 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S20 features outer measurements 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-T30 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Fujifilm X-T30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the X-S20 versus the Fujifilm X-T30.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 72 and 82 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T30.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the release date  of the products into consideration. The more recent X-S20 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography info
84
 has manual focus
 megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
82
 you can focus manually
 MP count excellent (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 more heavy than competitors in class (491 grams)
78
 screen tilts
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
87
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery pack (750 per charge)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
78
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 MP count excellent (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography highlights
77
 good battery pack (750 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count excellent (26MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (491 grams)
80
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography details
86
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (750 CIPA)
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 MP count excellent (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging info
77
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high video quality (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 does have microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (491g)
36
 touchscreen capability
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone jack
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-S20Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-T30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-24 2019-02-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - X-Processor 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 26 megapixels
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 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 86 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" 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 photos 380 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,299 $899