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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Nikon Z5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the X-S20 (26MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the X-S20 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The X-S20 was revealed 2 years after the Z5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the X-S20 matches up versus the Z5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 X-S20 Z5 
AnnouncedMay 2023July 2020More modern by 35 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 Z5 X-S20 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 X-S20 Z5 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 provides physical 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) whilst the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Nikon Z5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the X-S20 against the Z5.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and Z5 is 72 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X-S20 and Z5.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-S20 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent X-S20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
83
 you can focus manually
 amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
85
 has manual focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Nikon Z5
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 more heavy than competition (491 grams)
74
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (51,200)
 heavier than competitors (675g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
86
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery life (750 per charge)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 great battery (470 shots)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
77
 great battery life (750 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition (491g)
68
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 good MP (24MP)
 heavier than competitors (675g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography highlights
86
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (750 per charge)
86
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery (470 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 does have external microphone support
 more heavy than competition (491g)
34
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors (675 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-S20Nikon Z5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Nikon Z5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2020-07-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 86 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/200 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 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 pounds) 675 gr (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single 2
Retail pricing $1,299 $1,399