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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600 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
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed November 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5500
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the X-S20 (26MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was introduced 6 years after the D5600 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X-S20 scores versus the D5600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Nikon D5600

          

          

            
 X-S20 D5600 
RevealedMay 2023November 2016Newer by 80 months
Screen resolution1840k1037kCrisper screen (+803k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Fujifilm X-S20

          

          

            
 D5600 X-S20 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon D5600

          

          

            
 X-S20 D5600 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S20 has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5600 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the X-S20 and the D5600.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and D5600 is 72 and 70 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and D5600.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-S20 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

            Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D5600 Portrait photography advice
83
 manual focus
 MP count great (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
80
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography details
Nikon D5600 Street photography details
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 more heavy than competitors (491 grams)
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon D5600 as a Sports photography camera
86
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery (750 per charge)
 has phase detect autofocus
69
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery power (820 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography features
Nikon D5600 Travel photography features
77
 good battery (750 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 MP count great (26MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors (491 grams)
81
 better than average battery power (820 shots)
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D5600 Landscape photography advice
86
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (750 CIPA)
78
 manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon F mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (820 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Nikon D5600
77
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 has microphone support
 more heavy than competitors (491 grams)
74
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone port
 does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon D5600
 Fujifilm X-S20Nikon D5600
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Nikon D5600
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2023-05-24 2016-11-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon F
Available lenses 86 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
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) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 gr (1.08 lb) 465 gr (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1306
Other
Battery life 750 photographs 820 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,299 $597