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

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T50X-T50
2024 · $1,399
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-S20X-S20
2023 · $1,299
General
Release year20242023
Launch price$1,399$1,299
StatusCurrentCurrent
Sensor & Image
Megapixels40.2 MP26.1 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans VX-Trans V
ProcessorX-Processor 5X-Processor 5
ISO range125–12800160–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425425
Subject detectionaiai
Burst (fps)88
Video
Max video6K 30p6K 30p
CodecH.265, H.264H.265, H.264
Log profileF-Log2F-Log2
Physical
Stabilization7 stops7 stops
ViewfinderEVF (2.36M dot)EVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3" tilt touch3" flip touch
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight438 g491 g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-IISD UHS-II
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W235
Battery life (CIPA)305 shots750 shots
Software
Film sims88

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.