Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony Alpha 6700
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| FujifilmX-S20 | SonyAlpha 6700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2023 | July 2023 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 | Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 × 15.6 mm | 23.3 × 15.5 mm |
| Effective resolution | 26.1 MP | 26 MP |
| Largest image | 6240 × 4160 | 6192 × 4128 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 160–12800 | 100–32000 |
| Sensor detail | – | Approximately 27.0 million total pixels; maximum effective still resolution 26.0 MP, movie resolution 19.9 MP; no optical low-pass filter |
| Image formats | JPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF | JPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW support |
| ISO detail | Standard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200 | ISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable |
| Image processor | X-Processor 5 | BIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unit |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X mount | Sony E-mount |
| Stabilisation | Sensor shift | Sensor shift |
| Maximum continuous burst | 30 fps | 11 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 | Maximum 759 phase-detection points for stills or 495 for movies; human, animal, bird, insect, car, train and aircraft recognition in stills and movies; sensitivity EV −3 to 20 at ISO 100 with F2 lens |
| Shutter | – | Mechanical 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; electronic first curtain; external flash sync 1/160 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 | Maximum 11 fps Hi+; Sony lists over 1000 Fine or Standard JPEGs, 143 Extra Fine JPEGs, 59 RAW, 44 RAW+JPEG, 23 lossless-compressed RAW or 18 lossless RAW+JPEG images, subject to card/settings |
| 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 sensor shift; five-stop CIPA pitch/yaw claim with FE 50mm F1.2 GM and long-exposure noise reduction off. Active movie stabilisation narrows the angle of view. |
| Flash | Manual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 5 at ISO100 or 7 at ISO200; compatible TTL hot shoe | No built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface Shoe |
| 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 | 3840 × 2160 at 120 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 4K up to 120p NTSC/100p PAL, including 10-bit 4:2:2 XAVC S/HS; XAVC S-I 4K up to 60p/50p. Sony qualifies approximately 38% narrower angle of view for 4K120p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone and AI Auto Framing; HDMI 4:2:2 10-bit output, no RAW output. |
| Audio | Separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets | Stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,840,000 | 1,036,800 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | Vari-angle forward-facing 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dots | Fully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operation |
| 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-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification; NTSC 60/120 fps or PAL 50/100 fps display modes |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 800 photographs | 570 photographs |
| Body weight | 410 g | 409 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 | Sony Hong Kong confirms sale from 21 July 2023; European release was stated as the end of July. The earlier maker-confirmed Hong Kong date is used. |
| Recording media | Single UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker up to 2 TB, V90 compatibility | One SD slot supporting UHS-I/II |
| Ports | USB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and hot shoe | USB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 | 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC |
| 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-FZ100; CIPA approximately 570 photographs with LCD or 550 with viewfinder |
| Charging | – | USB Type-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; USB cable and AC adapter not included |
| Dimensions | 127.7×85.1×65.4 mm; minimum depth 32.9 mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 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 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory card |
| 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-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selected |
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