Fujifilm X-S20 Body

Highly Recommended - Great results, great handling and full of innovative ideas.

The Fujifilm X-S20 becomes one of the most compelling mid-range cameras around, inheriting the best parts of the X-S10, addressing some of its shortcomings, and adding a bunch of key upgrades for both photo and video shooters. The 26 Megapixel sensor may be unchanged, but it already delivered enough detail and coupling it with the latest image processor has given it a new lease of life. Photographers get faster autofocus, broader subject detection, longer bursts and one of the most capable Auto modes I’ve tested. Videographers get a headphone jack, a new Vlog mode with easier access to key settings, 4k up to 60p, and the flexibility of 6.2k Open Gate in compressed or external RAW formats. Meanwhile everyone benefits from the more powerful battery. Strangely the excellent auto subject detection in full Auto isn’t available in other modes, and I still find the video AF and stabilisation remain a little behind the best systems out there, particularly for vlogging while walking. Ultimately the X-S20 is a very strong proposition, enhancing what was already a great stills camera and upgrading the video capabilities to become one of the best at this price point. Plus it’s part of a system renowned for its excellent out-of-camera quality, and an extensive lens lineup that’s only designed for cropped APSC sensors without the distraction of full-frame. The X-S20 is a welcome addition to the X-series.

The Fujifilm X-S20 is a lightweight camera that can switch between shooting sharp stills and vlogging in 6.2K. However, at £300 more than the X-S10, you might still be tempted by other X Series cameras.

The X-S20 is a surprisingly capable APS-C camera, giving you 2020 flagship-level performance for a reasonable price. It lacks the autofocus performance of its competitors, but it makes up for that by cramming in a ton of features for videos and photos alike, giving content creators room to experiment and grow. It shoots charming, high-quality images, solid 4K video and arguably has more character than its competitors.