X-S20vs X-T5
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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.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
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
X-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | X-T5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 557g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action |
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