Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a6700 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-S20
71
SCORE
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Sony · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6700
77
WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-S20 and the Sony a6700 are mirrorless cameras built around APS-C sensors and released in the same year, 2023. Their bodies are close in scale, with the a6700 measuring 122 x 69 x 64 mm against 127 x 85 x 65 mm for the X-S20, making the Sony the more compact body. Weight is essentially even at 493 g against 491 g, so neither offers a real carrying advantage. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2023 | 2023 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
May 24, 2023 | July 12, 2023 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 127 x 85 x 65 mm | 122 x 69 x 64 mm |
| Camera weight | 491 g | 493 g |
| Optics | 74/100 | 77/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-S20 is the stronger choice for photographing fast action, with a rated maximum burst of 20 frames per second against 11 on the a6700. That headroom matters at a finish line or a dance recital, where the peak moment lasts a fraction of a second. The a6700 gives autofocus far more coverage to work with, offering 759 AF points against 425 on the X-S20, which helps when tracking a subject moving across a wide frame. The mounts differ, with Fujifilm X on one body and Sony E on the other, so each camera draws on its own native lens system. Resolution is a shared 26 MP on an APS-C CMOS sensor, and both offer in-body stabilisation for handheld shooting at slower shutter speeds. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 26 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6240 x 4160 | 6192 x 4128 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.5 x 15.6 | 23 x 15.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
20 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor 5 | Bionz XR |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
16030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 320003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | — |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
90044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
4250300 | 7590300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFor flexible video workflows, the a6700 offers the wider codec choice, recording in XAVC S, XAVC HS and XAVC S-I alongside H.264 and H.265. The X-S20 records in MPEG-4, MOV, H.264 and H.265. The recording limits are shared, with both cameras recording up to 4K and supporting frame rates up to 120 fps. Built-in timelapse is available on each body for interval work. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
4096 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
120 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV, H.264, H.265 | MOV, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Features | 72/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe a6700 is the one to take out in rough conditions, with weather sealing that the X-S20 does not have. The X-S20 answers with a built-in flash for fill light on the go, and a rear screen with a higher dot count, 1,840,000 against 1,036,800. Both share a 3-inch touchscreen that flips out for low-angle or selfie work, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer. Neither camera has GPS. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | No |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
18400001150001500000 | 10368001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 48/100 | 43/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X-S20 is the better pick for a long shooting day, rated for 750 shots per charge against 570 for the a6700. Storage is a shared arrangement. Both take SD, SDHC and SDXC cards in a single UHS-II compatible slot, and both charge over USB. Neither camera offers dual card slots for backup. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS II Compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS II Compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-W235 | NP-FZ100 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
750 shots1505000 | 570 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Pick the X-S20 if your priority is fast bursts, with its 20 fps maximum burst suiting sports and wildlife moments where the peak action is brief. Its built-in flash and longer rated battery also suit lightweight travel kits. Pick the a6700 for its much wider 759-point autofocus coverage, weather sealing for shooting in rain or dust, and broader codec options for serious video editing. Beyond those strengths, the choice largely comes down to which native lens system, Fujifilm X or Sony E, fits the lenses you want to own.