X-S20vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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 System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking |
| 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 | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| 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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