Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T1. 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 X-T1 was released 2014. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-S20 2023
Fujifilm X-T1 2014

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 X-T1 has a "Fujifilm 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
Fujifilm X-T1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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 X-T1 has 16 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 X-T1 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264

Fujifilm X-S20 has a 62 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T1. 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 Fujifilm X-T1. Fujifilm X-S20 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-T1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-S20 160-12800
Fujifilm X-T1 200-6400

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 X-T1

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 X-T1 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-S20 8
Fujifilm X-T1 8

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 X-T1 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 X-S20 weighs 491 gr (equal to 1.08 lb) which is 12% heavier than Fujifilm X-T1 and its 440 gr (or 0.97 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-S20 491 gr
1.08 lb
Fujifilm X-T1 440 gr
0.97 lb

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T1, 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 X-T1
Name Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-T1
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-T1
Release Year 2023 2014
Release Date 2023-05-24 2014-01-28
MSRP 1299 USD 1299 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-T1
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-T1
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 4896 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 16 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 EXR Processor II
Image
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-T1
ISO Range 160 - 12800 200 - 6400
White Balance Presets 7 8
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
Fujifilm X-T1
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
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 N/A
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Fujifilm X

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 (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-T1
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1840000 1040000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD (RGBW)
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 1.16× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-T1
Frames per second 8 fps 8 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 No
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-T1
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
Fujifilm X-T1
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-T1
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (Geotagging / Wireless communication (Image transfer) / View & Obtain Images / Remote camer
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone and wired remote) Optional through Yes RR-90
GPS No Yes
Optional via Smartphone
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-T1
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
NP-W126
Battery Life (CIPA) 750 shots 350 shots
Width 127 mm 129 mm
Height 85 mm 90 mm
Depth 65 mm 47 mm
Weight 491 gram 440 gram