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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 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
  • Launched May 2023
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Replacement is Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the X-S20 (26MP) and the A9 (24MP) is pretty similar but the X-S20 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-S20 was manufactured 6 years after the A9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X-S20 matches up against the A9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony A9

		

		

			
 X-S20 A9 
ReleasedMay 2023April 2017More modern by 75 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1440kSharper screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 A9 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A9

		

		

			
 X-S20 A9 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X-S20 and the A9.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and A9 is 72 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and A9.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X-S20 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer X-S20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography details
Sony A9 Portrait photography details
84
 manual focus
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
83
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Sony A9
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 more heavy than average (491g)
79
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 weather proof
 great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography highlights
Sony A9 Sports photography highlights
87
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery life (750 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
86
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (650 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography factors
Sony A9 Travel photography factors
77
 better than average battery life (750 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average (491g)
73
 better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
86
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (750 shots)
85
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Sony A9
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 includes microphone jack
 more heavy than average (491g)
36
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone support
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A9
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha A9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
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 surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 86 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 -
Max video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 lbs) 673 gr (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 750 shots 650 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One 2
Pricing at release $1,299 $4,498