Fujifilm
X-S20
Creator-friendly APS-C hybrid with vlog features and strong AF.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
X-S20 is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
X-S20
Wins
X100V
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-S20 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX-S20 has higher RAW buffer depth (88 frames vs 17 frames)
- AX-S20 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (750 shots vs 350 shots)
- AX-S20 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX-S20 has higher Max video bit rate (360 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX-S20
128 × 85 × 65 mm
491 g (1.08 lb / 17.32 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
X-S20 is 10mm taller and 12mm thicker than X100V.
X-S20 is 13 g heavier than X100V.
Depth (front-to-back): 65mm X-S20 · 53mm X100V
Sensor size, to scale
X-S20
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-S20
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X100V: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-S20
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 127.7, 85.1, 65.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
RAW buffer depth
88 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
750 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only X-S20 supports it
Reasons to choose
X100V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weather sealing
Only X100V supports it
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.66 × vs 0.62 × — higher is better
Weight
478 g vs 491 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 26.1 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 160
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-S20
Pros
- ✓Vlog modes
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Compact
- ✓Good battery
Cons
- –26MP APS-C
- –Not flagship build
- –4K crop in some modes
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X-S20 and X100V at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X-S20
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, X-S20 or X100V?
X-S20 scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for X100V — 4K 60p smooth motion.
What's the resolution difference between the X-S20 and X100V?
Both cameras share the same 26.1 MP resolution.
Do the X-S20 and X100V have in-body image stabilization?
X-S20 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while X100V does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-S20 or the X100V?
X-S20 reaches 30 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-S20 and X100V?
X-S20 weighs 491 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X100V is 13 g lighter.
Do the X-S20 and X100V record 4K video?
X-S20: 4K up to 60p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X-S20 and X100V weather sealed?
X-S20: No. X100V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 750 shots (CIPA) for the X-S20 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X-S20 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-S20 launched at $1,299 and X100V at $1,399. The X-S20 is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.