X-S20vs Sony A7R V
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
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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 — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the sony a7r v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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