X-S20vs A7 IIIvs A7S III
Which should you buy?
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
Professional Video & Low-Light Filmmaking — A7S III (2020): If video is your primary discipline, the A7S III is the camera. 4K/120p at 10-bit in a weather-sealed body with a 9.44M dot EVF is an extraordinary package. The 12MP sensor isn't limiting for video — and it's usable at ISO 409,600 in a pinch.
Who should buy what
X-S20 (2023)
- You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
- You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
- You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs
A7 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
A7S III (2020)
- Filmmakers and videographers who need 4K/120p at 10-bit
- Event videographers who shoot in dark venues regularly
- Documentary filmmakers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Hybrid shooters where video is primary and stills are secondary
Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the a7 iii, a7s iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | A7 III (2018) | A7S III (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,699 | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS (12-bit, back-illuminated) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/60p 10-bit S-Cinetone/S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | Phase-detect, 759 points, real-time Eye AF (human & animal), subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) | ~600 shots (CIPA) / ~70min continuous 4K recording |
| Weight | 491g body only | 565g (body, battery, card) | 699g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm | 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | OLED EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification — best EVF Sony has made |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.44M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II (both slots) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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