Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 III
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| FujifilmX-S20 | FujifilmX-T30 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2023 | November 2025 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 × 15.6 mm | 23.5 × 15.6 mm |
| Effective resolution | 26.1 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Largest image | 6240 × 4160 | 6240 × 4160 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 160–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Image formats | JPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF | 14-bit RAF RAW; JPEG; 10-bit HEIF; in-camera TIFF conversion |
| ISO detail | Standard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200 | Standard ISO 160–12800; expanded ISO 80–51200 |
| Image processor | X-Processor 5 | X-Processor 5 |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X mount | Fujifilm X mount |
| Stabilisation | Sensor shift | Electronic only |
| Maximum continuous burst | 30 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 | Hybrid 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 detail | 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 | 30 fps electronic with 1.25× crop, up to 128 JPEG or 23 uncompressed RAW frames; 20 fps electronic without crop; 8 fps mechanical |
| Stabilisation detail | Five-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops, CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; movie digital stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separate | Electronic stabilisation for movies only; no sensor-shift stabilisation. Optical stabilisation depends on the fitted lens. |
| Flash | Manual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 5 at ISO100 or 7 at ISO200; compatible TTL hot shoe | Built-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 7 at ISO 200; mechanical flash sync 1/180 s |
| Exposure controls | PASM and dedicated Vlog mode dial; customisable function dial, front/rear command dials; 19 film simulations | – |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps | 6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps |
| Video detail | 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 | Open-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 |
| Audio | Separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets | – |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,840,000 | 1,620,000 |
| 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 with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity | 0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots and 0.62× magnification at 50 mm equivalent |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 800 photographs | 425 photographs |
| Body weight | 410 g | 329 g (better) |
| Release detail | 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 | Maker 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 media | Single UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker up to 2 TB, V90 compatibility | One SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I |
| Ports | USB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and hot shoe | USB-C 10 Gbps, Micro HDMI Type D, 2.5 mm microphone/remote socket; supplied headphone adaptor |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Battery life detail | NP-W235; approximately 800 Economy-mode or 750 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; USB charging/power supported | NP-W126S; maker CIPA approximately 425 photographs in Economy mode or 315 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R |
| Dimensions | 127.7×85.1×65.4 mm; minimum depth 32.9 mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8 mm |
| Weight detail | Approximately 410 g excluding battery/card, or 491 g including both; overview's wording does not establish a 491 g body-only figure | Approximately 329 g excluding battery and memory card; 378 g including them |
| Colours | – | Black, silver and charcoal silver |
| Materials | No weather sealing according to both reviews; maker operating temperature 0°C to +40°C | – |
| In the box | NP-W235 battery, plug adapter, USB cable, shoulder strap, body cap and cooling-fan connector cover | NP-W126S battery, headphone adaptor, shoulder strap and body cap |
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