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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61 Imaging
80 Features
92 Overall
84

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-S10
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced October 2021
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A7 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The X-S20 was unveiled 20 months later than the A7 IV which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X-S20 matches up vs the A7 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 X-S20 A7 IV 
IntroducedMay 2023October 2021More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution1840k1440kCrisper screen (+400k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 A7 IV X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 X-S20 A7 IV 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S20 enjoys 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 Sony A7 IV has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the X-S20 compared to the A7 IV.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and A7 IV is 72 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and A7 IV.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X-S20 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7 IV will deliver more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography advice
84
 has manual focus
 great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
81
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count great (33MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 no liveview
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7 IV as a Street photography camera
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 heavier than competitors (491g)
79
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 weather sealing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Sports photography highlights
87
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery pack (750 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
84
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (33MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (600 per charge)
 has phase detect autofocus
 no liveview
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Travel photography highlights
77
 good battery pack (750 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors (491 grams)
80
 good battery life (600 per charge)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 megapixel count great (33MP)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography advice
86
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (750 CIPA)
83
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (33MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 good battery life (600 per charge)
 has double storage slots
 no liveview
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Sony A7 IV
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 comes with mic jack
 heavier than competitors (491 grams)
80
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic port
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A7 IV
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2021-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 86 172
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 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 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 491g (1.08 lb) 699g (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 600 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 2
Retail pricing $1,299 $2,500