X-S20vs Z7
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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