Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T5
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| FujifilmX-S20 | FujifilmX-T5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2023 | November 2022 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 | X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 × 15.6 mm | 23.5 × 15.7 mm |
| Effective resolution | 26.1 MP | 40.2 MP |
| Largest image | 6240 × 4160 | 7728 × 5152 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 160–12800 | 125–12800 |
| Sensor detail | – | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR; ultrasonic sensor cleaning; 40.2 million effective pixels |
| Image formats | JPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF | JPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF |
| ISO detail | Standard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200 | Standard still ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 64/80/100/25600/51200 |
| 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 | 30 fps | 20 fps |
| Lens detail | Fujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF18–55mm F2.8–4 R LM OIS, excluded from body specifications and weight | Fujifilm X mount; photographed with XF16–80mm F4 R OIS WR, whose specifications and weight are excluded from body figures |
| 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 | Intelligent Hybrid phase/contrast AF; 117 or 425 selectable single-point positions; face/eye detection and animal, bird, automobile, motorcycle/bicycle, aeroplane and train detection |
| Shutter | – | Mechanical 1/8000 second maximum, electronic up to 1/180000 second; electronic flash unavailable; mechanical flash sync 1/250 second |
| 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 | Full-resolution mechanical shooting up to 15 fps; uncropped electronic shooting up to 13 fps. Electronic 20 fps requires a 1.29× crop. Maker 20 fps cropped buffer up to 168 JPEG or 72 compressed RAW frames; 15 fps full-resolution buffer up to 119 JPEG or 39 compressed RAW frames, under its test conditions |
| 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 | Five-axis in-body stabilisation; maker claims up to 7 stops for pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R, based on CIPA testing |
| Flash | Manual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 5 at ISO100 or 7 at ISO200; compatible TTL hot shoe | Compatible external hot-shoe flash and synchronisation terminal; no built-in flash according to Photography Blog |
| Exposure controls | PASM and dedicated Vlog mode dial; customisable function dial, front/rear command dials; 19 film simulations | TTL 256-zone metering with multi, spot, average and centre-weighted modes; dedicated shutter, ISO and exposure-compensation dials |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps | 6240 × 3510 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 | Internal 6.2K 6240×3510 up to 29.97p; DCI 4K/UHD up to 59.94p; separate Full HD high-speed recording up to 240p. 6.2K mode uses a crop; recording time depends on temperature and settings |
| Audio | Separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets | 3.5 mm microphone input; no dedicated headphone socket according to Photography Blog |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,840,000 | 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 | Three-direction tilting 3-inch touchscreen, 3:2 aspect ratio, 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 | 0.5-inch OLED, approximately 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.80× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity; maker values retained over Photography Blog's 0.75×/3.68M transcription |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 800 photographs | 740 photographs |
| Body weight | 410 g (better) | 476 g |
| 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 | Fujifilm Germany confirmed availability from 17 November 2022 for bodies and listed kits; regional first-sale date, not an invented worldwide day |
| Recording media | Single UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker up to 2 TB, V90 compatibility | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots supporting UHS-II according to maker overview and Photography Blog; maker compatibility lists up to 2 TB and V90 cards |
| Ports | USB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and hot shoe | USB-C USB 3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone, 2.5 mm remote-release and flash synchronisation terminals |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 |
| 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-W235; maker approximately 740 photographs in Economy or 580 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R, under CIPA testing |
| Charging | – | USB-C charging according to Photography Blog |
| Dimensions | 127.7×85.1×65.4 mm; minimum depth 32.9 mm | 129.5×91×63.8 mm; minimum depth 37.9 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 476 g body only or 557 g including battery and memory card |
| Materials | No weather sealing according to both reviews; maker operating temperature 0°C to +40°C | Maker 56 weather-sealed points for dust/moisture resistance; operating range −10°C to +40°C |
| In the box | NP-W235 battery, plug adapter, USB cable, shoulder strap, body cap and cooling-fan connector cover | – |
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