X-S20vs Q
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.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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