Fujifilm X-S20

Fujifilm X-S20 is FujiFilm's Entry-Level Mirrorless digital camera first revealed on May of 2023. It uses a 26 MegaPixel, BSI-CMOS APS-C size sensor with a full resolution of 6240 x 4160.

FujiFilm brought out this model in order to replace the earlier Fujifilm X-S10 (Read Full Comparison)

The X-S20 is rated #1 out of 117 in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras & over all #28 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. Please try our Advanced camera filter to find camera results based on your personalized criteria.

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The Fujifilm X-S20 has a history of related digital cameras. Underneath, you can check out all older and the latest models as well as important specs.

You can look at the X-S20 from different angles in the gallery below.

Here is a shortlist of pluses and minuses of the Fujifilm X-S20 based on things that are normally regarded as important in a digital camera.

The measurement of the sensor in the Fujifilm X-S20 is 23.5mm x 15.6mm (APS-C). The 367 mm² sensor is able to capture 6240 x 4160 pixels using aspect ratios of 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera comes with Image Stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis). Optical stabilization is preferable than digital stabilization as the latter might cause cropping.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor has 26MP and supports a standard ISO range of 160 - 12800. The ISO can be expanded digitally to 80 - 51200. RAW files are supported so the user has more margin for error.

FujiFilm made the decision to omit the low pass filter on the Fujifilm X-S20. This may result in more clearer images but can cause moire under some conditions.

The graphic below shows the X-S20's sensor size when compared to other popular sizes. The X-S20 sensor has a crop factor of 1.5 and is showcased in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Fujifilm X-S20 weighs 1.08 pounds (491 gr or 17.32 ounces) & the dimensions of the camera is 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6"). The weight of average Entry-Level Mirrorless camera is 329 gr so the Fujifilm X-S20 is more heavy as compared to various competitors.

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The following is a pic of the Fujifilm X-S20 alongside a soft drink so you can get a sense of its size.

The top view below will show the button design on the X-S20.

The X-S20 uses the Fujifilm X mount and has 72 lenses available on the market. Here is a small number of the lenses we have in our collection that will work with the X-S20.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X56mmf/1.4 315g

Lensbaby Velvet 5656mmf/1.6 400g

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Rokinon 85mm F1.885mmf/1.8344g

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R56mmf/1.2 405g

Lensbaby Sol 45 DSLR45mmf/3.5144g

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR50-140mmf/2.8 995g

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Zeiss Touit 2.850M50mmf/2.8 290g

The X-S20 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that come with NFC and Bluetooth connectivity are able to be used wirelessly with smartphones. You can easily send images and usually adjust camera settings without the hassle of connecting physically with the camera.

Some apps also stream a Liveview and release the shutter whenever you are not near the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI port, it can easily be connected to an external display. Virtually all cameras will allow you to recharge the battery pack through the USB port.

The highest possible video resolution in the Fujifilm X-S20 is 6240 x 4160 and you can record in MPEG-4, H.264 and H.265 file format. 4160p gives you an exceptional resolution for video. You are able to downsample to 1080p in order to get improved video. Beware of the substantial file sizes and ensure you have high quality SD cards with good write speeds. The body does come with both headphone and microphone port making it especially valuable whilst recording sound.

Fujifilm X-S20 does not have environment sealing so rainy conditions might damage the camera.

The Fujifilm X-S20 houses a 3.00" fully articulated display screen having a resolution of 1,840k dots.

It includes a selfie friendly screen for self portraits as well as group shots when necessary. Moreover the display screen is touch friendly so you are able to switch focus point plus change settings using your finger.

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The View Finder specs for Fujifilm X-S20 are as follows:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• Resolution 2,360k dots
• Coverage 100 percent
• Magnification 0.62x

Viewfinders can be pretty beneficial in bright outdoor situations which might make the camera screen washed out and very difficult to see.

Fujifilm X-S20 is able to shoot continuously at 8.0 frames/s. The maximum shutter speed is 1/4000s. The camera also offers silent electronic shutter of 1/32000s. Beware that the electronic shutter might produce "rolling shutter" under some conditions.

Fujifilm X-S20 comes with both built-in flash along with external flash support. The highest flash sync speed is 1/180s.

Fujifilm X-S20 comes with both Phase Detect AF plus Contrast Based AF. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more faster and accurate as compared to Contrast Based focusing. The camera boasts Face detection which is valuable for portrait photography.

The Sensor boasts 425 focus points to select from. Fujifilm X-S20 has tap to focus. You can use your fingers in order to change focus. It also features Tracking AF for subjects on the move. Fujifilm X-S20 has manual focusing when needed in low light or you require more exact control on focusing.

The battery life (NP-W235) for the Fujifilm X-S20 is made to last for 750 pictures as per the CIPA standards making it above the usual for its category. The average Entry-Level Mirrorless camera battery life is 343. Fujifilm X-S20 offers the best (750) battery life in this range of cameras.

Here is a list of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras having the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X-S20750 yesnoyes

Samsung NX mini
X-S20 vs NX mini650 yesnono

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Pentax K-01
X-S20 vs K-01540 yesnono

Sony NEX-3N
X-S20 vs NEX-3N480 yesnono

Sony NEX-F3
X-S20 vs NEX-F3470 yesnono

The following diagram shows a summary of the Fujifilm X-S20 for various kinds of photography. To understand more, scroll to the specific paragraph below.

The Fujifilm X-S20 has a score of 84 which is outstanding, meaning that it is a fantastic option to use for portrait photography. Taking portraits leans heavily to sensor specs, support for RAW photos and ability to utilize external lighting.

Having a nice score of 75, the Fujifilm X-S20 is a fine option for street photography. A decent street photography camera provides a perfect balance of image quality and portability.

A impressive sports photography points tally of 87 indicates the Fujifilm X-S20 is a great choice for shooting sports. A camera really should have very good focusing and continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is pretty crucial in choosing a camera for travel. All round, the Fujifilm X-S20 gets a excellent 77 for a travel camera which makes it a terrific option to take on your vacations.

If you're planning to purchase a digital camera for landscape photos, the most vital factor is going to be image quality. The Fujifilm X-S20 and it's excellent rating of 86 as a landscape camera is a fantastic pick in the current marketplace.

A camera for vlogging really should posses a articulating display, microphone input and preferably IBIS. Taking all things in to account, the Fujifilm X-S20 is a tremendous option for vlogging as it delivers a excellent score of 77.

If you want alternatives to the X-S20, below is a number of the highest rated cameras which fall within the class of Entry-Level Mirrorless.

The graph just below offers you a summary of the X-S20 versus it's top ranking competitors listed earlier.

Following are several cameras you might take a look at as alternate options. To read a complete comparison, simply click the "compare" link.