Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS 70D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-S20 and Canon EOS 70D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-S20 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 70D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-S20 were released 2023 and Canon EOS 70D was released 2013. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-S20 2023
Canon EOS 70D 2013

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-S20 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 70D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-S20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 70D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-S20 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 70D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-S20 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 70D has 20,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-S20 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Canon EOS 70D 20,2 MP
19961856 pixels
5472 x 3648

Fujifilm X-S20 has a 30 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 70D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 70D has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-S20. Canon EOS 70D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-S20 has 160 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-S20 160-12800
Canon EOS 70D 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-S20
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 70D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-S20 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 70D can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-S20 8
Canon EOS 70D 7

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-S20 and Canon EOS 70D can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 70D weighs 755 gr (equal to 1.66 lb) which is 54% heavier than Fujifilm X-S20 and its 491 gr (or 1.08 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-S20 491 gr
1.08 lb
Canon EOS 70D 755 gr
1.66 lb

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS 70D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-S20 and Canon EOS 70D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS 70D
Name Fujifilm X-S20 Canon EOS 70D
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS 70D
Release Year 2023 2013
Release Date 2023-05-24 2013-07-02
MSRP 1299 USD 1199 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS 70D
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS 70D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 20,2 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 DIGIC 5+
Image
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS 70D
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS 70D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 19
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS 70D
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1840000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD Clear View II TFT color LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS 70D
Frames per second 8 fps 7 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS 70D
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS 70D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS 70D
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone and wired remote) Yes (RS-60E3 cable release, RC-6 wireless remote, or using smartphone over Wi-Fi)
GPS No Yes
Optional through GP-E2
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS 70D
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 750 shots 920 shots
Width 127 mm 139 mm
Height 85 mm 104 mm
Depth 65 mm 79 mm
Weight 491 gram 755 gram