FUJIFILM X-S20 Review
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Our editorial take on the FUJIFILM X-S20
The Fujifilm X-S20 delivers serious capability for hybrid shooters who want a do-it-all APS-C workhorse without the flagship price. It packs the X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 5 into a compact 491-gram body, offering 26.1 megapixels for stills and up to 6.2K/30p or 4K/60p for video with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording. The 5-axis IBIS rated at 7 stops, AI-driven subject detection for a wide range of subjects, and a generous 800-shot battery life (in economy mode) make it a practical choice for long days in the field. Reviewers agree the X-S20 punches above its weight, with one calling it the best midrange camera available and likening it to five cameras in one. Another praised it as flagship-level performance from a few years ago at a reasonable price. The trade-off is a more utilitarian character. One reviewer found it unexciting compared to Fujifilm's more distinctive models, and autofocus still trails the latest competition. But for creators who need reliable hybrid performance, excellent battery life, and Fujifilm's renowned color science in a compact package, the X-S20 is a workhorse that gets the job done.
- Flagship-level sensor and processor at a midrange price
- Excellent battery life with 800 frames per charge in economy mode
- Strong video specs including 6.2K/30p and 4K/60p with 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
- 7-stop 5-axis IBIS and AI subject detection for a wide range of subjects
- Compact and lightweight at 491 grams with battery
- Autofocus performance lags behind the latest competition
- Less distinctive and more utilitarian than other Fujifilm models
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The X-S20 is a surprisingly capable APS-C camera, giving you 2020 flagship-level performance for a reasonable price. It lacks the autofocus ...
The X-S20 benefits from many upgrades, for photo and video applications. Everything has been improved, with strong emphasis placed on the ...
The FUJIFILM X-S20 is here, and in my opinion, it is the best middle-class camera out there. In fact, it is like having 5 cameras in one body.
The Fujifilm XS20 is a camera that bores me. In fact, I'm inclined to say that this is the most boring Fujifilm camera the company has put out in years.
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Specs
- Battery
- NP-W235 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, approximately 800 frames (Economy Mode)
- Weight Grams
- 491g (With Battery, Recording Media), 410 g (Body Only)
- Dimensions Mm
- 127.7 x 85.1 x 65.4 mm
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit 4:2:2
- Raw Video
- External, Apple ProRes RAW 12-bit / Blackmagic RAW
- Log Profiles
- F-Log2
- Internal Codecs
- 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
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 60 fps
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/240P
- Max Video Bitrate
- 360 Mb/s
- Max Recording Time
- Unlimited
- Max Video Resolution
- 6.2K (6240x4160)
- Vlog Mode
- Yes
- Webcam Functionality
- Yes (4K/60P streaming via USB-C)
- Film Simulation Modes
- 19 modes including Nostalgic Neg, Provia, Velvia, Astia, Classic Chrome, Classic Neg, PRO Neg, Eterna, Eterna Bleach Bypass, Acros, B&W, and Sepia
- Sensor Size
- APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
- Sensor Type
- X-Trans CMOS 4, back-illuminated
- Image Processor
- X-Processor 5
- Effective Megapixels
- 26.1 MP
- Release Date
- June 29, 2023
- Announced Date
- May 24, 2023
- Launch Price Usd
- $1,299.95
- Iso Range Video
- Native: 125 to 12,800 (125 to 25,600 Extended)
- Iso Range Stills
- Native: 160 to 12,800 (80 to 51,200 Extended)
- Continuous Shooting
- 20 fps e-shutter (cropped), 8 fps mechanical
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/32000 to 900 Seconds
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/4000 to 900 Seconds
- Viewfinder
- 0.39" OLED, 2,360,000 Dot, 0.62x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.0" 1,840,000 Dot vari-angle LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- FUJIFILM X
- Crop Factor
- 1.5x
- Usb
- 1x USB-C Input/Output
- Hdmi
- 1x Micro-HDMI Output
- Audio Io
- 1x 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output, 1x 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 4.2
- Card Slots
- Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 7.0-stops
- Af Points
- 117 (Phase Detection, Contrast Detection)
- Af System
- AI-based subject-detection AF (deep learning)
- Subject Detection
- animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, trains, insects, and drones, human faces and eyes
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