Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony Alpha 6700

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X-S20 compared with Alpha 6700
FujifilmX-S20SonyAlpha 6700
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023July 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.3 × 15.5 mm
Effective resolution26.1 MP26 MP
Largest image6240 × 41606192 × 4128
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range160–12800100–32000
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 formatsJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFFJPEG, HEIF 4:2:0/4:2:2, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; ARW 4.0; 14-bit RAW support
ISO detailStandard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200ISO 50 and 102400 are expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable
Image processorX-Processor 5BIONZ XR with dedicated AI processing unit
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst30 fps11 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 modeMaximum 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 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 conditionsMaximum 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 detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops, CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; movie digital stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separateFive-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.
FlashManual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 5 at ISO100 or 7 at ISO200; compatible TTL hot shoeNo built-in flash; external flash supported through Multi Interface Shoe
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 fps3840 × 2160 at 120 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 guaranteeInternal 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.
AudioSeparate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone socketsStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets; Multi Interface Shoe digital audio with compatible accessories
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,840,0001,036,800
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailVari-angle forward-facing 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dotsFully articulating screen; opening approximately 176°, rotation approximately 270°; touch menu, focus, tracking, shutter and exposure operation
Viewfinder detail0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity0.39-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-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)800 photographs570 photographs
Body weight410 g409 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 assertedSony 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 mediaSingle UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker up to 2 TB, V90 compatibilityOne SD slot supporting UHS-I/II
PortsUSB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and hot shoeUSB Type-C, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2), Micro HDMI Type D, microphone/headphone sockets and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.22.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; no NFC
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-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
Dimensions127.7×85.1×65.4 mm; minimum depth 32.9 mm122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1 mm; depth from grip to monitor 63.6 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 409 g body only; 493 g with battery and memory card
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-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap and eyepiece cup; kit lens where selected

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