SeekerFujifilm X-S20
The Fujifilm X-S20 is an exceptional mirrorless camera for creators and photo enthusiasts thanks to its stabilized sensor, excellent battery life, and healthy video toolkit.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- X-S20 offers the perfect blend of power and portability to turn thoughts and ideas into reality. Weighing just 491g (1.08 lb), with a deep handgrip that ensures a confident, comfortable hold with even the most sizable lens attached. X-S20 delivers stunning 26.1 megapixel images straight out of camera using Fujifilm's acclaimed color science, at up to 20fps in electronic shutter mode. Its 180° Vari-Angle LCD touchscreen makes selfie-style shots or wild angles a snap and intuitive layout enables creatives of any level to create as soon as their hands touch the camera.
- X-S20 combines powerful sensor and processor technologies to deliver a blistering performance for stills and video—allowing you to capture the moment any way you need. For the first time in an X-S series model, the X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor is paired with the X-Processor 5 imaging engine, resulting in high-speed image and video processing alongside improved autofocus speed and accuracy. A new AF algorithm offers the same subject detection functionality as the range-topping X-H2S so you can move as fast as the world around you. X-S20 also features Auto Subject Detection AF, perfect for hassle-free creativity.
- Thoughtful ergonomics and cutting-edge technology make camera shake and blurry imagery a distant memory with X-S20. The camera's large handgrip makes for a secure hold. At the same time, five-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) has been improved, offering up to seven stops of compensation, ensuring that handheld videography and low-light image-making are nothing to fear. The X-S20 represents a one-stop gain over the previous IBIS system found in the X-S10.
- As well as being a competent stills machine, X-S20 excels at video creation – whether vlogging, live streaming, or making full-length features. The new Vlog mode puts professional-quality footage in easy reach, enabling users to focus on products while unboxing or defocus cluttered backgrounds with a tap. A 3.5mm jack makes it effortless to connect accessories, including the optional TG-BT1 grip can be added for hands-free wireless operation. Stream 4K/60P footage directly from USB-C*, or internally record up to 6.2K/30p video in 4:2:2 10-bit color when story calls for it.
- X-S20’s upgraded battery significantly enhances longevity, letting creatives create content on the go with less concern about battery life. Its NP-W235 Li-ion battery delivers an impressive 750 frames in Normal mode – more than twice the number possible with the previous model. Or, switch X-S20 into economy mode, and make up to 800 frames on a single charge.
PROS
+ Magnesium body with swing-out LCD
+ Subject recognition autofocus system
+ Long battery life
+ 7-stop stabilization
+ Built-in flash
+ Diverse set of film simulation looks
+ 10-bit 4K60 and 6K30 video
CONS
- Not weather-sealed
- Undersized EVF
- Prone to overheating
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on July 25, 2023
The Fujifilm X-S20 is an exceptional mirrorless camera for creators and photo enthusiasts thanks to its stabilized sensor, excellent battery life, and healthy video toolkit.
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By TechRadar on May 24, 2023
The Fujifilm X-S20 simplifies stills photography and video content creation with a host of auto shooting modes that include a dedicated vlogging mode, automatic scene detection, and improved subject tracking. It also ups the video ante by offering 6K/30p 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording. Then there's the bigger battery, plus everything that made the X-S10 such a great all-rounder. It's a shame that these updates have warranted a steep price hike over that camera, which makes the X-S20 a hard sell when the older model is still excellent.
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By Pocket-Lint on August 27, 2023
The Fujifilm X-S20 is a very attractive proposition. It offers a lot of the X-H2 experience at a fraction of the cost, and in a more compact and convenient chassis.
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