The back in time machine Fujifilm X-S20
The Fujifilm X-S20 is a APS-C vlog content creator’s ultimate tool because it allows you to stand in between the borders of creating content and being a professional videographer and photographer. The Fujifilm X-S20 can take you to the edge of the world and back with its lightweight design. It can disappear from your backpack like a feather hiding in your hair with its lightness.
The Fujifilm X-S20 has few built in features that make it shine. It has a back illuminated X-trans CMOS 4 sensor works to enhance image quality while minimizing noise. The X Processor 5 has AI technology built in and also has features to allow for subject detection through the deep learning AI. It can also provide AI face tracking, human face and eye tracking and detect a broad range of subjects such as animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, planes, trains, insects and even drones The Fujifilm X-S20 has 19 simulation modes built in so it can replicate analog looking classic camera photos that have been developed by FujiFilm over the last 85 years.
With 5 – axis in-body image stabilization system, X-S20 offers up to seven stops of image stabilization for steady images and video. You can also customize the X-S20 buttons and dials to be whatever you want them to be beside the stock buttons they are. It also if you don’t change it has a Vlog mode dial button. This camera works with FujiFilm X App which supports a wide range of photo and video activities not to mention hassle free transfer of photos and videos directly with the app. WIth a type C cable your able to use the Fujifilm X-S20 as a webcam. Shoot like a pro record RAW video output as 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW at resolutions up to 6.2K, 29.97fps. The Fujifilm X-S20 also has dual 3.5mm jacks for external audio input as well as headphones to listen to the audio
| Dimensions | Width: 127.7mm Height: 85.1mm Depth: 65.4mm |
| Weight | 491g |
| Sensor Type | (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 4 with primary color filter 26.1 mp |
| Mounting | FUJIFILM X mount |
| Screen | LCD monitor 3.0 inch vari-angle Touch Screen Color LCD Monitor Viewfinder |
| Terminal | USB Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2x1) HDMI Micro connector (Type D) ø3.5mm, stereo mini connector (Microphone) ø3.5mm, stereo mini connector (Headphone) |
| Recording formats | still image = RAW 14bit RAW Movie recording = 6.2K(3:2) 4K(16:9) Full HD(16:9) |
| Battery | NP-W235 Li-ion battery |
| Battery life for still images | Economy Mode: Approx. 400 frames Normal Mode: Approx. 750 frames |
| Actual battery life of movie | 6.2K: Approx. 85min. (29.97p) 4K: Approx. 80min. (59.94p) Full HD: Approx. 95min. (59.94p), Approx. 95min. (120P) |
| Continuance battery life | 6.2K: Approx. 120min. (29.97p) 4K: Approx. 110min. (59.94p) Full HD: Approx. 150min. (59.94p) |
| Wireless transmitter | Standard WI-Fi 5 Bluetooth Version 4.2 |
This camera is suited for Content Creators but more towards the Photography and VIdeography. The Fujifilm X-S20 retails for between R24000 and R28000.
We compared the Fujifilm X-S20 to the Sony A6700:
- They both have the APS-C sensor.
- The A6700 has a higher max ISO being 12800
- The A6700 has a higher number of Focus Points having 759 compared to the 420 that the X-S20 has.
- A6700 is environmentally sealed.
- A6700 has insect Auto Focus tracking
- The X-S20 has the Product Showcase Mode built in
- X-S20 has a built in flash
- The X-S20 has a higher max electronic shutter which is 1/32000s compared to the A6700 1/8000s
- The X-S20 has a higher continuous shooting of 20 fps compared to the A6700 11 fps
- The X-S20 has a higher battery life of 750 shots compared over A6700 570 shots
- The X-S20 has a higher max resolution at 6.2K where the A6700 has 4K
There were so many functions and features to this camera that we didn’t get a chance to even learn all of them. For its price it does deliver the epic shoots any person in photography would want. Having not dealt with FujiFilm before we appreciated and really engaged with this camera. Bringing all the prowess of FujiFilms 85 years this camera perfectly showcases the total essence of FujiFilm that we weren’t ready for.