Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T30 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

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-T30 II 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.

** 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-S20 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm X-T30 II has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 160 to 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 X-T30 II

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-T30 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

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-T30 II 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 28% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 II and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujifilm X-T30 II, 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-T30 II
Name	Fujifilm X-S20	Fujifilm X-T30 II
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Fujifilm
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-S20	Fujifilm X-T30 II
Release Year	2023	2021
Release Date	2023-05-24	2021-09-02
MSRP	1299 USD	899 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-S20	Fujifilm X-T30 II
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm X-S20	Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Resolution	6240 x 4160 pixels	6240 x 4160 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	26 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 5	X-Processor 4
Image	Fujifilm X-S20	Fujifilm X-T30 II
ISO Range	160 - 12800	160 - 12800
White Balance Presets	7	7
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-T30 II
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 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-T30 II
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1840000	1040000
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.)	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	2360000
Photography features	Fujifilm X-S20	Fujifilm X-T30 II
Frames per second	8 fps	8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	900 seconds	900 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	7 meters	5 meters
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 X-T30 II
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	MPEG4 H.264
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 X-T30 II
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-S20	Fujifilm X-T30 II
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2)
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone and wired remote)	Yes (via wired remote or smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-S20	Fujifilm X-T30 II
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W235	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & Charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	750 shots	380 shots
Width	127 mm	118 mm
Height	85 mm	83 mm
Depth	65 mm	47 mm
Weight	491 gram	383 gram