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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was announced 2 years after the A7S which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores versus the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-T20 A7S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017April 2014More modern by 34 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm X-T20

 A7S Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-T20 A7S 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 features outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the A7S.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and A7S is 83 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and A7S.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will produce more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
68
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Sony A7S
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than others in class (489 grams)
good high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
75
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery (360 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
76
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than others in class (489g)
weather proof
bad battery (360 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than others in class (489 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2014-04-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 409600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 489 gr (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 350 shots 360 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $1,998