X-S20vs OM-1
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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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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