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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
64 Features
92 Overall
75

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7S III Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Sony A7S III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-S20 was manufactured 2 years after the A7S III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the X-S20 scores against the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony A7S III

					

					

						
 X-S20 A7S III 
IntroducedMay 2023July 2020Newer by 35 months
Screen resolution1840k1440kSharper screen (+400k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm X-S20

					

					

						
 A7S III X-S20 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A7S III

					

					

						
 X-S20 A7S III 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 provides outer 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 Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Sony A7S III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the X-S20 against the A7S III.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and A7S III is 72 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and A7S III.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X-S20 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-S20 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X-S20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

						Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Portrait photography with Sony A7S III
83
 you can focus manually
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
70
 has manual focus
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers face detection focus
 saves RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography information
Sony A7S III Street photography information
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 heavier than average in class (491g)
76
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
86
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery power (750 per charge)
 has phase detect auto focus
75
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (600 shots)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
77
 good battery power (750 shots)
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 high megapixels (26MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average in class (491 grams)
70
 better than average battery (600 shots)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 selfie friendly screen
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S III Landscape photography factors
86
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (750 per charge)
77
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (600 shots)
 2 card slots
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 has mic jack
 heavier than average in class (491 grams)
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A7S III
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2020-07-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz XR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 409600
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 86 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 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 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 lb) 699 gr (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 All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 750 shots 600 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Retail price $1,299 $3,499