X-Pro1vs X-S20

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Fujifilm X-Pro1 (2012) Starting from £249 new Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors View X-Pro1
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Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-S20 (2023) Starting from £849 new Best for Hybrid photo & video View X-S20

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

X-Pro1 (2012)

  • Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
  • Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
  • Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
  • Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price

X-S20 (2023)

  • 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

Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-Pro1 (2012)X-S20 (2023)
Price £249 £849
Sensor 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Resolution 16.3MP 26.1MP
Video 1080p/24p 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate 6fps 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life ~300 shots (CIPA) ~750 shots (CIPA)
Weight 450g body only 491g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI mini USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre X-Pro1X-S20
Street
9.0
7.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
7.0
Sports
4.0
Wildlife
4.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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