The Fujifilm X-S20 is a mid-range mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera announced on May 24, 2023.[1] This is a successor to the 2020 X-S10. It has a backside-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 APS-C sensor, the X-Processor 5, In-Body Image Stabilization(IBIS) and uses the Fujifilm X-mount. It's touted as an excellent hybrid camera, offering great performance for photography and videography.

Key features

  • In-Body Image Stabilization, capable of up to 7.0 stops
  • 23.5mm x 15.6mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 4 with primary color filter
  • X-Processor 5
  • 26.1 megapixels
  • 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor (APS-C).
  • Improved AF with Deep-Learning Technology
  • Fully-articulate touchscreen
  • 14bit RAW image capture (6240 × 4160)
  • Panorama capture, vertical (2160 × 9600) & horizontal (9600 × 1440)
  • 6.2K open gate recording (capturing the entire sensor or 6240 x 4160, 3:2) at 30fps, 4K(3840x2160, 16:9) and DCI 4K(4096x2160, 17:9) video up to 60fps, and FHD (1920x1080, 16:9) at up to 240fps (over 60fps is 'High Speed Recording' without audio)
  • Cooling fan FAN-001 extends continuous record times to more than double.[2]
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • USB-C, HDMI-D, 3.5mm audio jack
  • Large grip
  • Pop-up flash
  • PASM mode dial, front and rear command dials, and film simulation selection dial, VLOG setting in mode dial

Details

Compared to its predecessor, the X-S20 features many improvements, particularly those highlighted by Fujifilm themselves:

  • New X-Trans Processor 5 provides faster sensor read out, better autofocus, and less energy use
  • Film Simulation dial
  • VLOG setting on mode dial
  • Support for external fan module to increase movie record times
  • Separate microphone and headphone ports
  • Higher capacity NP-W235 battery for more than double the CIPA rating
  • Much more advanced video features such as 6K open gate 10-bit internal recording as well as Raw 12-bit video output via HDMI
  • F-Log2 video recording
  • Improved IBIS with 7 stops of stabilization (up from 6)

Film simulations:

  • PROVIA STANDARD
  • VELVIA VIVID
  • ASTIA SOFT
  • CLASSIC CHROME
  • REALA ACE
  • Pro Neg Hi
  • Pro Neg Std
  • Classic Neg
  • Nostalgic Neg
  • ETERNA CINEMA
  • ETERNA BLEACH BYPASS
  • ACROS
  • MONOCHROME
  • SEPIA


References

  1. ^ "X-S20 News Release". Fujifilm.com. May 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "Fujifilm X-S20 review". DPReview.com. Dec 11, 2023.
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