Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T1→Fujifilm X-S20

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-T1

£299

2014

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-S20

£849 (+£550)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-S20

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T1	X-S20
Price	£299	£849
Released	2014	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	Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points)	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation	None	5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate	8fps	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	~350 shots (CIPA)	~750 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	440g (with battery and card)	491g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen	3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)	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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