Fujifilm X-S20
Pairing a 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor with the X-Processor 5 engine delivers 7-stop IBIS and 4K 60fps streaming, creating a compact body that punches above its class for hybrid shooters. The Vlog mode and dedicated 3.5mm headphone/microphone jacks simplify content creation with direct touch controls and quality external audio. This camera is best for stills-focused creators and streamers who prioritize Fujifilm color science over handheld video, as its vlogging capabilities lag behind its photography strengths.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 26.1MP 6240 x 4160
Video 4K @60fps
IBIS Yes
40 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 6240 x 4160" |
| Megapixels | 26.1 MP |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| RAW Video | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Connectivity
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm X-S20 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 26.1MP 6240 x 4160 | 26MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 493 | 779 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 120 | 30 | 75 | 120 | 30 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 646 | 1160 | 575 | 511 | 588 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm X-S20 | 38.2 | 39.9 | 35.4 | 34 | 57 | 64.6 | 47 | 63.7 | 75.8 | 43.1 | 33.5 | 95.9 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.3 | 95.4 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 16.9 | 89 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.6 | 91.9 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 98.8 | 70.9 | 98.1 | 87.7 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.6 | 89 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.6 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.7 | 96.1 | 89.8 | 21.8 | 89 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.4 | 99.6 | 85.2 | 51.7 | 95.8 | 87.7 | 96.1 | 89.8 | 17.5 | 99.6 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 96 | 94.9 | 90.6 | 98.8 | 70.2 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 89.8 | 9 | 89 |
Usage Scores
- Overall39.6
- Video46
- Travel25.8
- Youtube38.4
- Beginner44.4
- Vlogging28.5
- Streaming37.4
- Photography41.3
- Wedding Events35.7
- Sports Wildlife29.1
- Product Photography49
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