Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-E2→Fujifilm X-S20
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-E2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X-S20
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Resolution26MP vs 16MP (+10MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~750 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation10 years newer (2023 vs 2013)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | X-S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -1.5 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | -0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +4.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-E2 | X-S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £849 | |
| Released | 2013 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 491g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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