Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024
Sony FX 30
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024
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
Sony FX 30
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm X-S X-S20 | Sony FX 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | X-Trans CMOS 4 | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 26.100000381469727 MP★ | 26 MP |
| ISO Range | 160★ | 800 |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 117 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.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-Bit | XAVC HS (HEVC/H.265), XAVC S, XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Battery Life | 750 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | HDMI Type-A |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Sony FX 30
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sensor (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
