Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm GFX 100S. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm X-S20 were released 2023 and Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 2021. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-S20 2023
Fujifilm GFX 100S 2021

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-S20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm GFX 100S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-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
Fujifilm GFX 100S 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79

** 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 Fujifilm GFX 100S has 102 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
Fujifilm GFX 100S 102 MP
101756928 pixels
11648 x 8736

Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 292 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-S20. 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 GFX 100S has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-S20. Fujifilm GFX 100S 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
Fujifilm GFX 100S 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 Fujifilm GFX 100S

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 Fujifilm GFX 100S can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-S20 8
Fujifilm GFX 100S 5

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 Fujifilm GFX 100S 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.

Fujifilm GFX 100S weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 83% heavier than Fujifilm X-S20 and its 491 gr (or 1.08 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-S20 491 gr
1.08 lb
Fujifilm GFX 100S 900 gr
1.98 lb

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm GFX 100S, 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
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Name Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm GFX 100S
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Release Year 2023 2021
Release Date 2023-05-24 2021-01-27
MSRP 1299 USD 5999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 11648 x 8736 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 102 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 X-Processor 4
Image
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm GFX 100S
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 6 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm GFX 100S
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 425 425
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Fujifilm G

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
Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 1840000 2360000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 3690000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Frames per second 8 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
H.265
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm GFX 100S
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone and wired remote) Supported (no further information)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 750 shots 460 shots
Width 127 mm 150 mm
Height 85 mm 104 mm
Depth 65 mm 87 mm
Weight 491 gram 900 gram