Fujifilm X-T5 vs X-S20: full comparison
The X-T5 leads on more headline specs, but the X-S20 counters on 750-shot battery life and a lighter 491g body.
Also searched as XT5 vs XS20, and in the other order as XS20 vs XT5.
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The short version
The Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-S20 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-T and the X-S. The X-S20 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2023. At launch the X-T5 was 1,699 USD and the X-S20 1,299 USD, making the X-S20 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-T5 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 40.2 MP of resolution, 15 fps continuous shooting, and a 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder, with a few smaller wins on top of that.
The X-S20 isn't far behind. It hits back with 750-shot battery life and a lighter 491g body.
So which one? If you want 40.2 MP of resolution, get the X-T5. 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 USD at launch.
Where the X-T5 wins
- +40.2 MP of resolution
- +15 fps continuous shooting
- +a 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder
- +weather sealing
- +2 card slots
Where the X-S20 wins
- +750-shot battery life
- +a lighter 491g body
Who should buy the X-T5 or X-S20?
Buy the X-T5 if…
Pick the X-T5 if 40.2 MP of resolution, 15 fps continuous shooting matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T5 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
Buy the X-S20 if…
Pick the X-S20 if 750-shot battery life, a lighter 491g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 1,299 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-S handling. Read the full X-S20 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
X-T5 vs X-S20: pros and cons
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Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T5 review and X-S20 review.
X-T5 vs X-S20: full specs
| Spec |  X-T52022 · $1,699 |  X-S202023 · $1,299 |
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| General | ||
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Launch price | 1,699 USD | 1,299 USD |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 40.2 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans V | X-Trans IV |
| 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) | 15 | 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 (3.69M dot) | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt touch | 3" flip touch |
| Weather sealed | Yes | No |
| Weight | 557g | 491g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-II / SD UHS-II | SD UHS-II |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W235 | NP-W235 |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 580 shots | 750 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 8 | 8 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.
In-depth reviews
For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-T5 review and the Fujifilm X-S20 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.