Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 III

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X-S20 compared with X-T30 III
FujifilmX-S20FujifilmX-T30 III
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023November 2025
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution26.1 MP26.1 MP
Largest image6240 × 41606240 × 4160
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range160–12800160–12800
Image formatsJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion
ISO detailStandard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200Standard ISO 160–12800; expanded ISO 80–51200
Image processorX-Processor 5X-Processor 5
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountFujifilm X mount
StabilisationSensor shiftElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst30 fps30 fps
Lens detailFujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF18–55mm F2.8–4 R LM OIS, excluded from body specifications and weight–
AutofocusHybrid 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 modeHybrid contrast and phase detection; subject recognition for animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft and trains; insect and drone detection use bird and aircraft settings
Shutter–Mechanical shutter up to 1/4000 s; electronic shutter up to 1/32000 s
Burst detailElectronic 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 conditions30 fps electronic with 1.25× crop, up to 128 JPEG or 23 uncompressed RAW frames; 20 fps electronic without crop; 8 fps mechanical
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops, CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; movie digital stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separateElectronic stabilisation for movies only; no sensor-shift stabilisation. Optical stabilisation depends on the fitted lens.
FlashManual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 5 at ISO100 or 7 at ISO200; compatible TTL hot shoeBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 7 at ISO 200; mechanical flash sync 1/180 s
Exposure controlsPASM and dedicated Vlog mode dial; customisable function dial, front/rear command dials; 19 film simulations–
Video
Highest video resolution6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps
Video detailInternal 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 guaranteeOpen-gate 6.2K at up to 29.97p, internal 4:2:2 10-bit; DCI 4K and UHD up to 59.94p with 1.18× crop when digital stabilisation is off; Full HD high-speed up to 240p
AudioSeparate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,840,0001,620,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailVari-angle forward-facing 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dots–
Viewfinder detail0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots and 0.62× magnification at 50 mm equivalent
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)800 photographs425 photographs
Body weight410 g329 g (better)
Release detailMaker 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 assertedMaker global announcement specifies November 2025 availability. Regional review dates differ; no global first-sale day inferred. Photograph shows the separately available XC 13-33mm kit lens; body specifications exclude that lens.
Recording mediaSingle UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker up to 2 TB, V90 compatibilityOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I
PortsUSB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and hot shoeUSB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 2.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptor
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.2
Battery life detailNP-W235; approximately 800 Economy-mode or 750 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; USB charging/power supportedNP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 425 photographs in Economy mode or 315 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R
Dimensions127.7×85.1×65.4 mm; minimum depth 32.9 mm118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8 mm
Weight detailApproximately 410 g excluding battery/card, or 491 g including both; overview's wording does not establish a 491 g body-only figureApproximately 329 g excluding battery and memory card; 378 g including them
Colours–Black, silver and charcoal silver
MaterialsNo weather sealing according to both reviews; maker operating temperature 0°C to +40°C–
In the boxNP-W235 battery, plug adapter, USB cable, shoulder strap, body cap and cooling-fan connector coverNP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap and body cap

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