X-S20vs Hero 13 Black
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GoPro
Hero 13 Black (2024)
Starting from £380 new
Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Professional Content Creators & Adventure Filmmakers — Hero 13 Black (2024): The most capable GoPro ever — interchangeable lenses and GP-Log open up professional possibilities that no previous action camera could touch.
Who should buy what
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
Hero 13 Black (2024)
- Professional filmmakers who want cinematic action footage with lens choice
- Hero 12 owners who want GP-Log and interchangeable lenses
- Content creators who need the absolute best GoPro available
- Those who want anamorphic or macro lens mods for creative video work
Quick take: The hero 13 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 13 black is the most affordable; only the hero 13 black is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | Hero 13 Black (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £380 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 27.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | HyperSmooth 6.0 |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 154g |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | Hero 13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Professional | — |
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