Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D6

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80

Portability
50 Imaging
73 Features
85 Overall
77

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D6 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
Revealed May 2023
Superseded the Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon D6
(Full Review)

21MP - Full frame Sensor
3.2" Fixed Display
ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 3280000)
1/8000s Maximum Shutter
3840 x 2160 video
Nikon F Mount
1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
Introduced February 2020
Older Model is Nikon D5

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D6 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Nikon D6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and D6 (21MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and D6 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The X-S20 was launched 3 years later than the D6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X-S20 matches up vs the D6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D6 Gallery

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S20 & Nikon D6. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S20 Gallery & Nikon D6 Gallery.

Fujifilm X S20 front Fujifilm X S20 front thumbnail

Fujifilm X S20 screen back Fujifilm X S20 screen back thumbnail

Nikon D6 front Nikon D6 front thumbnail

Nikon D6 screen back Nikon D6 screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Nikon D6

	X-S20	D6
Introduced	May 2023	February 2020	Fresher by 40 months
Display type	Fully articulated	Fixed	Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen			Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Fujifilm X-S20

	D6		X-S20
Display dimension	3.2"		3.00"	Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution	2359k		1840k	Clearer display (+519k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon D6

	X-S20		D6
Focus manually				More accurate focusing
Touch display				Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S20 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Nikon D6 has proportions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Nikon D6 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 choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the X-S20 vs the D6.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and D6 is 72 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and D6.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent X-S20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20

Portrait photography with Nikon D6

has manual focus

high resolution (26MP)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

includes face detection focusing

delivers RAW files

focusing manually

sensor resolution is decent (21MP)

big sensor size (Full frame)

features face detect focusing

saves RAW files

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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography advice

Nikon D6 Street photography advice

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

delivers RAW files

boasts focus by touch

heavier than competitors in class (491 grams)

big sensor size (Full frame)

saves RAW files

comes with focus by touch

environment sealing

very good ISO range (102,400)

screen is fixed

lack of image stabilization

Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera

Nikon D6 as a Sports photography camera

quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

high resolution (26 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

includes tracking autofocus

great battery life (750 shots)

sensor has phase detect AF

max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)

sensor resolution is decent (21MP)

big sensor size (Full frame)

features tracking focus

environment sealing

great battery (3,580 per charge)

comes with phase detect AF

lack of image stabilization

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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography factors

Nikon D6 Travel photography factors

great battery life (750 CIPA)

supports bluetooth

boasts focus by touch

high resolution (26 megapixels)

built-in flash

display is selfie friendly

heavier than competitors in class (491g)

great battery (3,580 shots)

environment sealing

has bluetooth

comes with focus by touch

sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)

doesn't have selfie friendly screen

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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography advice

Nikon D6 Landscape photography advice

has manual focus

switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

nice screen size (3.00")

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

high resolution (26 megapixels)

sensor size is good (APS-C)

doesnt have anti aliasing filter

delivers RAW files

great battery life (750 CIPA)

focusing manually

change lenses (Nikon F mount)

decent sized screen (3.2")

sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)

big sensor size (Full frame)

very good ISO range (102,400)

saves RAW files

environment sealing

great battery (3,580 shots)

has double storage slots

lack of image stabilization

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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20

Vlogging with Nikon D6

display is selfie friendly

built-in touchscreen

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

includes face detection focusing

high quality video (6240 x 4160 pxls)

includes external mic port

heavier than competitors in class (491g)

has touchscreen

features face detect focusing

great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)

does have mic port

doesn't have selfie friendly screen

lack of image stabilization

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon D6
	Fujifilm X-S20	Nikon D6
General Information
Brand Name	FujiFilm	Nikon
Model	Fujifilm X-S20	Nikon D6
Class	Entry-Level Mirrorless	Pro DSLR
Revealed	2023-05-24	2020-02-11
Body design	SLR-style mirrorless	Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip	-	Expeed 6
Sensor type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Sensor size	APS-C	Full frame
Sensor dimensions	23.5 x 15.6mm	35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area	366.6mm²	858.0mm²
Sensor resolution	26 megapixels	21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution	6240 x 4160	5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO	12800	102400
Maximum boosted ISO	51200	3280000
Min native ISO	160	100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO	80	50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points	425	105
Cross focus points	-	105
Lens
Lens mount	Fujifilm X	Nikon F
Total lenses	86	309
Focal length multiplier	1.5	1
Screen
Screen type	Fully articulated	Fixed Type
Screen sizing	3.00"	3.2"
Screen resolution	1,840 thousand dot	2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution	2,360 thousand dot	-
Viewfinder coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.62x	0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed	900s	900s
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000s	1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed	1/32000s	-
Continuous shooting speed	8.0 frames/s	14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range	7.00 m (at ISO 200)	no built-in flash
Flash modes	Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander	Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync	1/180s	-
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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	3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution	6240x4160	3840x2160
Video data format	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec	USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS	None	Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight	491 grams (1.08 pounds)	1270 grams (2.80 pounds)
Dimensions	127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")	160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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	3580 photos
Type of battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery model	NP-W235	-
Self timer	Yes	Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage	SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)	Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Storage slots	Single	Dual
Launch cost	$1,299	$6,496