Reasons to choose X-S1
Released in 2011, X-S1 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 920 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X-S1
vs Fujifilm X20
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
X-S158 mm²
X20- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The X-S1 and X20 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X-S1MetricX20
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.2 µmPixel pitch2.2 µm
4.84 µm²Pixel area4.84 µm²
20.66 MP/cm²Pixel density20.66 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
920 gWeight353 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NP-95 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-50 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X-S1 and X20 have the same sensor area. The X20 has the lighter body. The X-S1 and X20 have the same effective resolution. The X20 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X20
Released in 2013, X20 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 353 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.