X-S20vs A6100
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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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £549 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — |
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