Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T3→Fujifilm X-S20
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-S20 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-T3 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-S20
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~750 shots (CIPA) vs 390 shots (CIPA)
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Generation5 years newer (2023 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X-T3 | X-S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.3 | ||
| Street | +1.3 | ||
| Travel | +0.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.3 | ||
| Documentary | +1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.2 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.6 | ||
| Casual | +1.7 | ||
| Food | +1.8 | ||
| Macro | +1.6 | ||
| Architecture | +1.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T3 | X-S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £849 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 26MP | |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 491g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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