Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS Kiss X2

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-S20 and Canon EOS Kiss X2. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-S20 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Kiss X2 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-S20 were released 2023 and Canon EOS Kiss X2 was released 2008. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-S20 2023
Canon EOS Kiss X2 2008

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-S20 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss X2 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 Kiss X2 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 Kiss X2 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 Kiss X2 has 12,2 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 Kiss X2 12,2 MP
12166656 pixels
4272 x 2848

Fujifilm X-S20 has a 113 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss X2. 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

Fujifilm X-S20 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss X2. Fujifilm X-S20 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Canon EOS Kiss X2 has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-S20 160-12800
Canon EOS Kiss X2 100-1600

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 Kiss X2

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 Kiss X2 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-S20 8
Canon EOS Kiss X2 3,5

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-S20. Unfortunately Canon EOS Kiss X2 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 Kiss X2 weighs 524 gr (equal to 1.16 lb) which is 7% 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 Kiss X2 524 gr
1.16 lb

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS Kiss X2 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-S20 and Canon EOS Kiss X2, 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 Kiss X2
Name Fujifilm X-S20 Canon EOS Kiss X2
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS Kiss X2
Release Year 2023 2008
Release Date 2023-05-24 2008-01-24
MSRP 1299 USD 799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS Kiss X2
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS Kiss X2
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 4272 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 12,2 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 DIGIC 3
Image
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS Kiss X2
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 1600
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 Kiss X2
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
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 425 9
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 Kiss X2
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1840000 230000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS Kiss X2
Frames per second 8 fps 3,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters 13 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) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS Kiss X2
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
N/A
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS Kiss X2
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS Kiss X2
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone and wired remote) Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-S20
Canon EOS Kiss X2
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
Battery Pack LP-E5
Battery Life (CIPA) 750 shots N/A
Width 127 mm 129 mm
Height 85 mm 98 mm
Depth 65 mm 62 mm
Weight 491 gram 524 gram