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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a1

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-S10
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Sony a1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and a1 (50MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was released 2 years later than the a1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X-S20 grades vs the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony a1

		

		

			
 X-S20 a1 
ReleasedMay 2023January 2021More recent by 29 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1440kSharper screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony a1

		

		

			
 X-S20 a1 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurements
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Sony a1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the X-S20 versus the a1.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and a1 is 72 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and a1.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X-S20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a1 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger X-S20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography details
Sony a1 Portrait photography details
83
 has manual focus
 excellent MP (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
88
 manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
 MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Sony a1
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 has touch focus
 heavier than others (491g)
79
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 weather sealing
 very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography info
Sony a1 Sports photography info
86
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (750 per charge)
 has phase detect auto focus
90
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (50MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (530 CIPA)
 has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Sony a1
77
 good battery pack (750 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 has touch focus
 excellent MP (26MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than others (491 grams)
73
 good battery life (530 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography features
Sony a1 Landscape photography features
86
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (750 per charge)
88
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery life (530 per charge)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Sony a1
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 good video quality (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 has external mic socket
 heavier than others (491 grams)
36
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 has microphone port
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha a1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2021-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 86 133
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
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    
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/400 seconds
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 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 pounds) 737 gr (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 750 shots 530 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at release $1,299 $6,498