X-S20vs Sony A9 III
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Sony A9 III (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & action professionals
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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.
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
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 A9 III (2023)
- Professional sports photographers who need zero blackout and 120fps burst
- Wildlife photographers who demand the most advanced Sony AF available
- Photojournalists who need flash sync at any shutter speed
- A9 II owners upgrading to the world's first full-frame global shutter
Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the sony a9 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | Sony A9 III (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 120fps blackout-free electronic |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 703g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| 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" fully articulating 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 A9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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