Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80

Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)

26MP - APS-C Sensor
3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand 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
Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)

46MP - Full frame Sensor
3.2" Tilting Display
ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
7680 x 4320 video
Nikon Z Mount
1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
Announced October 2021

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Nikon Z9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The X-S20 was unveiled 20 months after the Z9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X-S20 grades versus the Z9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z9 Gallery

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S20 & Nikon Z9. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S20 Gallery & Nikon Z9 Gallery.

Fujifilm X S20 front Fujifilm X S20 front thumbnail

Fujifilm X S20 screen back Fujifilm X S20 screen back thumbnail

Nikon Z9 front Nikon Z9 front thumbnail

Nikon Z9 screen back Nikon Z9 screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Nikon Z9

	X-S20	Z9
Announced	May 2023	October 2021	More modern by 20 months
Display type	Fully articulated	Tilting	Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen			Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Fujifilm X-S20

	Z9		X-S20
Display sizing	3.2"		3.00"	Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution	2089k		1840k	Crisper display (+249k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon Z9

	X-S20		Z9
Focus manually				Very exact focus
Touch display				Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 has external dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Nikon Z9 has specifications of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Nikon Z9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X-S20 versus the Z9.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and Z9 is 72 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and Z9.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X-S20 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon Z9 will deliver extra detail having an extra 20MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern X-S20 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography details

Nikon Z9 Portrait photography details

has manual focus

fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)

sensor size is decent (APS-C)

has face detection focusing

saves RAW files

you can focus manually

sensor resolution is high (46MP)

large sensor size (Full frame)

comes with face detect focusing

saves RAW formats

Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera

Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor size is decent (APS-C)

saves RAW files

comes with focus by touch

heavier than competition in class (491 grams)

tilting screen

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

large sensor size (Full frame)

saves RAW formats

provides focus by touch

environment proofing

great ISO range (25,600)

heavier than others in class (1,340 grams)

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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography factors

Nikon Z9 Sports photography factors

quiet mode (1/32,000s)

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

fantastic megapixels (26MP)

sensor size is decent (APS-C)

has tracking autofocus

great battery (750 shots)

comes with phase detect AF

silent mode (1/32,000s)

fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)

large sensor size (Full frame)

comes with tracking focus

environment proofing

better than average battery (740 CIPA)

comes with phase detect AF

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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography highlights

Nikon Z9 Travel photography highlights

great battery (750 CIPA)

supports bluetooth

comes with focus by touch

fantastic megapixels (26MP)

built-in flash

selfie friendly screen

heavier than competition in class (491g)

better than average battery (740 shots)

environment proofing

connects via bluetooth

provides focus by touch

sensor resolution is high (46MP)

heavier than others in class (1,340g)

screen is not selfie friendly

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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S20

Landscape photography with Nikon Z9

has manual focus

switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

good sized screen (3.00 inch)

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)

sensor size is decent (APS-C)

doesnt have anti aliasing filter

saves RAW files

great battery (750 shots)

you can focus manually

change lenses (Nikon Z mount)

decent sized screen (3.2 inches)

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor resolution is high (46MP)

large sensor size (Full frame)

great ISO range (25,600)

saves RAW formats

environment proofing

better than average battery (740 shots)

2 card slots

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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging info

Nikon Z9 Vlogging info

selfie friendly screen

touchscreen enabled

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

has face detection focusing

high res video (6240 x 4160 resolution)

does have external mic jack

heavier than competition in class (491 grams)

touch screen

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

comes with face detect focusing

great video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)

does have mic support

screen is not selfie friendly

heavier than others in class (1,340g)

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon Z9
	Fujifilm X-S20	Nikon Z9
General Information
Brand Name	FujiFilm	Nikon
Model type	Fujifilm X-S20	Nikon Z9
Category	Entry-Level Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless
Introduced	2023-05-24	2021-10-28
Physical type	SLR-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type	BSI-CMOS	Stacked CMOS
Sensor size	APS-C	Full frame
Sensor dimensions	23.5 x 15.6mm	35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area	366.6mm²	858.0mm²
Sensor resolution	26 megapixels	46 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution	6240 x 4160	8256 x 5504
Max native ISO	12800	25600
Max boosted ISO	51200	102400
Minimum native ISO	160	64
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO	80	32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points	425	493
Lens
Lens mount type	Fujifilm X	Nikon Z
Total lenses	86	29
Focal length multiplier	1.5	1
Screen
Screen type	Fully articulated	Tilting
Screen sizing	3.00 inch	3.2 inch
Screen resolution	1,840 thousand dots	2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder resolution	2,360 thousand dots	3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.62x	0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed	900 secs	900 secs
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 secs	-
Maximum silent shutter speed	1/32000 secs	1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate	8.0 frames per second	30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance	7.00 m (at ISO 200)	no built-in flash
Flash modes	Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander	Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize	1/180 secs	1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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	7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution	6240x4160	7680x4320
Video file format	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS	None	Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight	491 gr (1.08 lb)	1340 gr (2.95 lb)
Dimensions	127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")	149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating	not tested	not tested
DXO Color Depth rating	not tested	not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating	not tested	not tested
DXO Low light rating	not tested	not tested
Other
Battery life	750 images	740 images
Battery style	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery ID	NP-W235	EN-EL18d
Self timer	Yes	Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type	SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)	Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots	1	Dual
Launch price	$1,299	$5,500