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X-S20 vs X100V
Quick take: The X-S20 is the most affordable; only the X100V is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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.
X100V — Street, Travel, Everyday: The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
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
X100V (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-S20Fujifilm · 2023 | X100VFujifilm · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,099Best |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA)Best | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g (body only) | 478g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI |
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
X-S20
X100V
Portrait
7.9/10
5.3/10
Street
7.2/10
7.6/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.6/10
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.9/10
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Filmmaking
7.1/10
5.1/10
Documentary
7.3/10
6.1/10
Sports & Action
7.4/10
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Landscape
5.7/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
7.7/10
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Casual
6.2/10
4.8/10
Food
7.5/10
5.8/10
Macro
7.2/10
4.8/10
Architecture
6.2/10
4.6/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
4.6/10
Fun & simple
—
6.0/10
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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