When comparing Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T5, which one is better?
Weight is really important when it comes to cameras, since you need to be able to hold it for extended periods and carry it about. Fujifilm X-S20 is the lighter camera with a weight of 491 g compared to the weight of Fujifilm X-T5 which weighs 557 g. This means that X-S20 weighs 11.85% less than X-T5.
Winner: Fujifilm X-S20
Regarding weight: A heavy camera can be a pain to carry around and can also make your wrists start aching after using the camera for a long time. Just make sure that the camera you choose to buy isn't too heavy when combined with the lens you want to use.
Both Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-S20 have the same lens mount; Fujifilm X. This means that lenses with this mount will fit both cameras.
Winner: Tied
Regarding lens mount: The camera's lens mount determines which type of lenses you can attach to the camera. Popular lens mounts include Canon EF and RF, Nikon Z and F, Sigma L, Micro Four Thirds, and the professional PL mount.
Fujifilm X-T5 wins in terms of megapixels, with 40 MP megapixels compared to 26.1 MP megapixels on the Fujifilm X-S20 — 34.75% fewer.
Winner: Fujifilm X-T5
Regarding resolution: The camera's resolution is specified in megapixels where a higher value means more data than a lower value. This doesn't mean that the camera with the most megapixels is best, but it can be interesting to compare them.
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding interchangeable lens: A system camera has what are called interchangeable lenses, where you can swap lenses depending on what you're going to photograph. However, this doesn't mean that all cameras have interchangeable lenses; a compact camera usually has a built-in lens that can't be changed. What suits you best is entirely up to you — do you want a small and convenient camera, or a larger and more adaptable one?
Full specifications table of Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-S20:
Fujifilm X-T5 | Fujifilm X-S20 | |
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Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
Year | 2022 | 2023 |
Weight | 557 g | 491 g |
Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
Resolution | 40 MP | 26.1 MP |
Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus |
Interchangeable lens | Yes | Yes |