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X-S20 vs A5000
Quick take: The X-S20 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A5000 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-S20 — Hybrid Photo & Video: Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
Who should buy what
X-S20 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-S20Fujifilm · 2023 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA)Best | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-S20
A5000
Portrait
7.9/10
4.3/10
Street
7.2/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
6.6/10
2.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.9/10
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Filmmaking
7.1/10
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Documentary
7.3/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
7.4/10
3.1/10
Landscape
5.7/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
7.7/10
4.2/10
Casual
6.2/10
4.3/10
Food
7.5/10
5.2/10
Macro
7.2/10
4.7/10
Architecture
6.2/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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