X-S20vs X100S
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.
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible 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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | X100S (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £250 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | X100S |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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