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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Released May 2023
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-S10
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A9
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Sony A9 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the X-S20 (26MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is pretty well matched but the X-S20 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was launched 3 years later than the A9 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the X-S20 grades versus the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony A9 II

		

		

			
 X-S20 A9 II 
IntroducedMay 2023October 2019More recent by 45 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1440kSharper screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 A9 II X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A9 II

		

		

			
 X-S20 A9 II 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Sony A9 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the X-S20 against the A9 II.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 II size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and A9 II is 72 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and A9 II.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X-S20 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-S20 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger X-S20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography details
Sony A9 II Portrait photography details
84
 has manual focus
 resolution is great (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
85
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography information
Sony A9 II Street photography information
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 has touch to focus
 heavier than average in class (491g)
78
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Sports photography with Sony A9 II
87
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is great (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery (750 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
 has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
77
 great battery (750 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 resolution is great (26 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (491g)
73
 better than average battery power (690 shots)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is great (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW files
 great battery (750 shots)
86
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging details
Sony A9 II Vlogging details
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 has external mic port
 heavier than average in class (491 grams)
36
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic support
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony A9 II
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-24 2019-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 86 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 491 grams (1.08 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
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 photographs 690 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $1,299 $4,498