Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black

Fujifilm
86 Overall Score
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Canon EOS R EOS R8

Canon EOS R EOS R8

Canon
50 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black

85 out of 100 high confidence 93 reviews

The Fujifilm X-S20 is widely praised as a versatile hybrid camera that delivers stunning image quality, beautiful film simulations, and solid video performance in a compact, lightweight body. Users love the improved autofocus, excellent battery life, and intuitive controls, making it a great choice for both beginners and enthusiasts. However, some reviewers report overheating during extended use or in warm conditions, and a few note that autofocus can be unreliable in complex scenes compared to Sony or Canon. Overall, the camera is seen as an outstanding value for its price point, especially for those who want great SOOC JPEGs and a fun shooting experience.

Pros
  • Stunning image quality and colors
  • Beautiful film simulations
  • Excellent battery life
  • Compact and lightweight body
  • Improved autofocus performance
Cons
  • Overheating during extended use
  • Autofocus can be unreliable in complex scenes
  • No weather sealing
  • Menu system can be complex for beginners
  • App connectivity issues reported
👍 Image quality 35
👍 Film simulations 20
🤔 Autofocus 18
👍 Battery life 15
👎 Overheating 12
👍 Build quality 14

Canon EOS R EOS R8

72 out of 100 high confidence 523 reviews

The Canon EOS R8 is widely praised for its excellent image quality, lightweight design, and impressive autofocus, making it a great value for full-frame photography. However, many users report significant overheating issues, especially when shooting 4K 60fps video or in warm conditions, and the small battery life is a common complaint. Some also note the lack of in-body image stabilization and occasional quality control or customer service problems.

Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • Lightweight and portable design
  • Impressive autofocus performance
  • Great value for full-frame
  • Same sensor as R6 Mark II
Cons
  • Overheating during 4K 60fps video
  • Poor battery life
  • No in-body image stabilization
  • Single memory card slot
  • Overheating when shooting stills in warm weather
👍 Image quality 35
👎 Overheating 28
👎 Battery life 20
👍 Autofocus 18
🤔 Build quality 15
👍 Value for money 14

Scores

Video
Fujifilm
92
Canon
63
Wedding Events
Fujifilm
91
Canon
49
Product Photography
Fujifilm
91
Canon
61
Youtube
Fujifilm
90
Canon
61
Photography
Fujifilm
89
Canon
55
Streaming
Fujifilm
87
Canon
73
Sports Wildlife
Fujifilm
85
Canon
55
Vlogging
Fujifilm
85
Canon
61
Beginner
Fujifilm
84
Canon
58
Travel
Fujifilm
82
Canon
35

Specifications

Fujifilm X-S X-S20Canon EOS R EOS R8
Sensor
TypeX-Trans BSI CMOS 4CMOS
Sizeaps-cfull-frame
Megapixels26.100000381469727 MP★24.200000762939453 MP
ISO Range160100★
ProcessorX-Processor 5DIGIC X
Autofocus
AF Points
117
1,053
AF TypeContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 117PhotoPhase Detection: 4897VideoPhase Detection: 4067
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)30 fps★6 fps
Burst (Electronic)20 fps40 fps★
Max Shutter1/320001/8000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution6K★4K
4K FPS60 fps60 fps
1080p FPS240 fps★180 fps
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓✓
CodecH.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP/H.265/H.265 Long GOP/MOV/MP4/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-BitH.264, H.265
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution2.4M dots2.4M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.49 kg0.41 kg★
Battery Life750 shots★150 shots
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-CUSB-C
HDMIMicro HDMIMicro HDMI
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black

  • Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile

Canon EOS R EOS R8

  • Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong video (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Fujifilm X-S X-S20

Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.

Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography