Fujifilm X-E5 vs Fujifilm X-S20
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| FujifilmX-E5 | FujifilmX-S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2025 | June 2023 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 × 15.7 mm | 23.5 × 15.6 mm |
| Effective resolution | 40.2 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Largest image | 7728 × 5152 | 6240 × 4160 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 125–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Image formats | 14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion | JPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF |
| ISO detail | Standard ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 64–51200 | Standard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200 |
| Image processor | X-Processor 5 | X-Processor 5 |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X mount | Fujifilm X mount |
| Stabilisation | Sensor shift | Sensor shift |
| Maximum continuous burst | 20 fps | 30 fps |
| Lens detail | – | Fujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF18–55mm F2.8–4 R LM OIS, excluded from body specifications and weight |
| Autofocus | – | Hybrid phase/contrast AF; 117 or 425 selectable single-point positions; maker animal, bird, vehicle, aeroplane and train subject detection, with bird and aeroplane settings respectively detecting insects and drones; automatic subject selection in Auto mode |
| Burst detail | 20 fps electronic with 1.29× crop, up to 168 JPEG or 17 uncompressed RAW frames; 13 fps electronic without crop | Electronic up to 30 fps with 1.25× crop, or 20 fps uncropped; mechanical up to 8 fps. Maker cropped 30 fps buffer 407 JPEG or 88 compressed RAW frames, dependent on media and conditions |
| Stabilisation detail | Five-axis sensor shift; maker CIPA 2024 claim 7 stops at the centre and 6 at the periphery with XF35mmF1.4 R. Additional electronic stabilisation is for movies only. | Five-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops, CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; movie digital stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separate |
| Flash | – | Manual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 5 at ISO100 or 7 at ISO200; compatible TTL hot shoe |
| Exposure controls | – | PASM and dedicated Vlog mode dial; customisable function dial, front/rear command dials; 19 film simulations |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 6240 × 3510 at 29.97 fps | 6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps |
| Video detail | 6.2K 16:9 recording at up to 29.97p with 1.23× crop and internal 10-bit colour; DCI 4K and UHD at up to 59.94p | Internal uncropped 6.2K 3:2 6240×4160 up to 29.97p in 10-bit H.265; DCI4K/UHD up to 59.94p with mode-dependent 1.18× crop; 8-bit H.264 up to 29.97p can use full width. Separate Full HD high-speed up to 240p; F-Log2; compatible external recorders support 12-bit ProRes RAW or Blackmagic RAW. Optional FAN-001 cooling fan; no recording-duration guarantee |
| Audio | – | Separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | 1,840,000 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | – | Vari-angle forward-facing 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dots |
| Viewfinder detail | 0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification at 50 mm equivalent | 0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 400 photographs | 800 photographs |
| Body weight | 396 g (better) | 410 g |
| Release detail | Maker global announcement specifies August 2025 availability; no global first-sale day inferred. Photograph includes the optional XF 23mm kit lens; body specifications exclude that lens. | Maker Austrian launch statement dated 24 May 2023 specifies retail from late June 2023; month precision retained. Corporate announcement pages returned 403, so no unsupported first-sale day is asserted |
| Recording media | One SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-II and V90 support | Single UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker up to 2 TB, V90 compatibility |
| Ports | USB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptor | USB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and hot shoe |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 |
| Battery life detail | NP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 400 photographs in Economy mode or 310 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R | NP-W235; approximately 800 Economy-mode or 750 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; USB charging/power supported |
| Dimensions | 124.9 × 72.9 × 39.1 mm | 127.7×85.1×65.4 mm; minimum depth 32.9 mm |
| Weight detail | Approximately 396 g excluding battery and memory card; 445 g including them | Approximately 410 g excluding battery/card, or 491 g including both; overview's wording does not establish a 491 g body-only figure |
| Materials | Machined aluminium top plate; Photography Blog and TechRadar report no weather sealing | No weather sealing according to both reviews; maker operating temperature 0°C to +40°C |
| Colours | Black and silver | – |
| In the box | NP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap, clip attaching tool and body cap | NP-W235 battery, plug adapter, USB cable, shoulder strap, body cap and cooling-fan connector cover |
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