Fujifilm X-S20

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The Fujifilm X-S20 is a mid-range mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera announced on May 24, 2023.[1] This is a successor to the 2020 X-S10. It has a backside-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 APS-C sensor, the X-Processor 5, In-Body Image Stabilization(IBIS) and uses the Fujifilm X-mount. It's touted as an excellent hybrid camera, offering great performance for photography and videography.

Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-S20
Overview
MakerFujifilm
TypeMILC
ReleasedJune 30, 2023; 16 months ago (2023-06-30)
Intro priceJPY 204600(body)
USD 1299(body)
Lens
Lens mountFujifilm X
LensInterchangeable lens
Compatible lensesFujinon
Sensor/medium
SensorAPS-C
Sensor typeX-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size23.5 mm × 15.6 mm
Sensor makerSony
Maximum resolution26.1 megapixels
6240 x 4160
Film speed160–12800 (standard)
80–51200 (extended)
Storage mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC, UHS-II
Focusing
FocusIntelligent Hybrid AF
TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF
Focus modesSingle point, Zone, Wide/Tracking, All
Focus areas425 focus point
Focus bracketingFrames: 1 - 999, Step: 1-10, Interval: 0 - 10s
Exposure/metering
ExposureTTL 256-zone metering
Exposure bracketingAE Bracketing
(Frames: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9;
Step: 1/3EV step adjustment, up to ±5EV on stills, ±2EV on video)
Exposure modesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Manual Exposure
Exposure meteringThrough-the-lens
Metering modesMulti, Spot, Average, Center Weighted
Flash
FlashManual pop-up flash Guidenumber 5
Flash synchronization1/180 s
Compatible flashesTTL Flash compatible
Shutter
ShutterFocal Plane Shutter
Shutter speeds4 s to 1/4000 s (mechanical),
4 s to 1/32000 s (electronic)
Continuous shooting8.0 fps (mechanical)
20.0 fps (electronic)
30.0 fps (electronic 1.25x crop)
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF viewfinder with eye sensor
Electronic viewfinder0.39" 2.36M dots (3:2. 1080x720) OLED
Viewfinder magnification0.62x with 50 mm lens (35 mm format equivalent)
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processorX-Processor 5
White balanceAuto, Custom, Preset, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Underwater
WB bracketing±1, ±2, ±3,
Dynamic range bracketingAUTO, 100%, 200%, 400%
General
Video recording6.2K, 4K, 1080p
LCD screen3.0" 1.84M dots (3:2. 720x480) touchscreen
free-angle monitor
BatteryNP-W235 Li-ion
(USB rechargeable)
AV Port(s)HDMI D,
⌀3.5mm audio jack for mic & headphone
Data Port(s)USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
Body featuresIn-Body Image Stabilization, Magnesium alloy body with a leather wrap
Dimensions127.7 mm × 85.1 mm × 65.4 mm (5.03 in × 3.35 in × 2.57 in)
Weight491 g (1.082 lb)
including battery and memory card
Made inIndonesia
Chronology
PredecessorFujifilm X-S10

Key features

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  • In-Body Image Stabilization, capable of up to 7.0 stops
  • 23.5mm x 15.6mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 4 with primary color filter
  • X-Processor 5
  • 26.1 megapixels
  • 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (APS-C).
  • Improved AF with Deep-Learning Technology
  • Fully-articulate touchscreen
  • 14bit RAW image capture (6240 × 4160)
  • Panorama capture, vertical (2160 × 9600) & horizontal (9600 × 1440)
  • 6.2K open gate recording (capturing the entire sensor or 6240 x 4160, 3:2) at 30fps, 4K(3840x2160, 16:9) and DCI 4K(4096x2160, 17:9) video up to 60fps, and FHD (1920x1080, 16:9) at up to 240fps (over 60fps is 'High Speed Recording' without audio)
  • Cooling fan FAN-001 extends continuous record times to more than double.[2]
  • 19 Film Simulation modes
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • USB-C, HDMI-D, 3.5mm audio jack
  • Large grip
  • Pop-up flash
  • PASM mode dial, front and rear command dials, and film simulation selection dial, VLOG setting in mode dial

Details

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Compared to its predecessor, the X-S20 features many improvements, particularly those highlighted by Fujifilm themselves:

  • New X-Trans Processor 5 provides faster sensor read out, better autofocus, and less energy use
  • Film Simulation dial
  • VLOG setting on mode dial
  • Support for external fan module to increase movie record times
  • Separate microphone and headphone ports
  • New film simulation, Nostalgic Neg.
  • Higher capacity NP-W235 battery for more than double the CIPA rating
  • Much more advanced video features such as 6K open gate 10-bit internal recording as well as Raw 12-bit video output via HDMI
  • F-Log2 video recording
  • Improved IBIS with 7 stops of stabilization (up from 6)

References

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  1. ^ "X-S20 News Release". Fujifilm.com. May 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "Fujifilm X-S20 review". DPReview.com. Dec 11, 2023.
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