Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-S10→Fujifilm X-S20
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-S10. 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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Battery life~750 shots (CIPA) vs ~325 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2023 vs 2020)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S10 | X-S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-S10 | X-S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £849 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 26MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~325 shots (CIPA) | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 491g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× 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 | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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