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A1 vs X-S20

Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the X-S20 is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

32 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-S20 — Hybrid Photo & Video: Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.

Who should buy what
X-S20 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
  • Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
  • X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
  • Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A1Antigravity · 2025X-S20Fujifilm · 2023
Price £909Best£1,299
Sensor —26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Resolution 55.0MPBest26.1MP
Video —6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit
Autofocus —Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation —5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate —8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life —~750 shots (CIPA)
Weight —491g (body only)
Dimensions —126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder —EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen —3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2)Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards —Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity —USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Take-off weight 249 g—
Fly without registering Yes — under 250 g—
Flight time 24 min—
Wind resistance 10.7 m/s—
Obstacle sensing Omnidirectional—
Video link OmniLink 360—
Range 6.0 km—
Top speed 16.0 m/s—
Cameras 1—
RAW stills Yes—
Vertical shooting Not supported—
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home—
Storage 20 GB built in + microSD slot—
Controller in the box Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller—
FPV Yes, goggles in the box—
Folds Yes—

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
X-S20
Portrait
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7.9/10
Street
—
7.2/10
Travel
—
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
—
6.6/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.9/10
Filmmaking
—
7.1/10
Documentary
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7.3/10
Sports & Action
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7.4/10
Landscape
—
5.7/10
Wildlife
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7.7/10
Casual
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6.2/10
Food
—
7.5/10
Macro
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7.2/10
Architecture
—
6.2/10
Astrophotography
—
5.7/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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