Fujifilm X-T50 vs X-S20
The X-T50 leads on more headline specs, but the X-S20 counters on 750-shot battery life.
The short version
The Fujifilm X-T50 and Fujifilm X-S20 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-T and the X-S. The X-T50 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2024. At launch the X-T50 was $1,399 and the X-S20 $1,299, making the X-S20 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-T50 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 40.2 MP of resolution and a lighter 438 g body.
The X-S20 isn't far behind. It hits back with 750-shot battery life.
So which one? If you want 40.2 MP of resolution, get the X-T50. If 750-shot battery life is closer to what you actually need, the X-S20 is the smarter buy. And the X-S20 costs less — $1,299 at launch.
Where the X-T50 wins
- +40.2 MP of resolution
- +a lighter 438 g body
Where the X-S20 wins
- +750-shot battery life
X-T50 vs X-S20: full specs
| Spec | 2024 · $1,399 | 2023 · $1,299 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Launch price | $1,399 | $1,299 |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 40.2 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans V | X-Trans V |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 | X-Processor 5 |
| ISO range | 125–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 425 |
| Subject detection | ai | ai |
| Burst (fps) | 8 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 6K 30p | 6K 30p |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 | H.265, H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log2 | F-Log2 |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | 7 stops | 7 stops |
| Viewfinder | EVF (2.36M dot) | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt touch | 3" flip touch |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 438 g | 491 g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-II | SD UHS-II |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W235 |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 305 shots | 750 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 8 | 8 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.