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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62 Imaging
80 Features
93 Overall
85

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Announced May 2023
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-S10
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A7R IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X-S20 was revealed 3 years later than the A7R IV and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X-S20 scores vs the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony A7R IV

          

          

            
 X-S20 A7R IV 
RevealedMay 2023July 2019More recent by 47 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1440kSharper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Fujifilm X-S20

          

          

            
 A7R IV X-S20 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A7R IV

          

          

            
 X-S20 A7R IV 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 has outside measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the X-S20 vs the A7R IV.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and A7R IV is 72 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and A7R IV.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X-S20 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will render more detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger X-S20 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography factors
83
 focusing manually
 amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
88
 has manual focus
 MP count great (61 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Street photography highlights
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 more heavy than competition (491 grams)
79
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 environment proof
 great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography info
Sony A7R IV Sports photography info
86
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery (750 shots)
 supports phase detect auto focus
90
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (61MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (670 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
77
 good battery (750 shots)
 has bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (491g)
74
 better than average battery pack (670 per charge)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 MP count great (61 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography advice
86
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (750 shots)
88
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (61 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 great ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (670 per charge)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging advice
Sony A7R IV Vlogging advice
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 comes with microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (491g)
37
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone support
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A7R IV
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-24 2019-07-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 567
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 86 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 pounds) 665 gr (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 750 pictures 670 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Two
Launch cost $1,299 $3,498