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Fujifilm X-E5 vs Fujifilm X-S20

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The X-E5 wins 2 of 6 scored specs (resolution, weight); the X-S20 wins 4 (burst, battery (cipa)). The X-S20 is $200 cheaper.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, weight.
4 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, battery (cipa).
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Size, to scale

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TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Fujifilm X-E5124.9 × 72.9 × 39.1 mm · 445 g
  • Fujifilm X-S20127.7 × 85.1 × 65.4 mm · 491 g

Where they differ

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X-E5X-S20
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,699$1,499BEST
CameraFits score7.57.8BEST
PHOTO
Resolution40.2 MPBEST26.1 MP
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.20 fps30 fpsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/4000 mech · 1/180000 elec1/4000 mech · 1/32000 elec
VIDEO
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.1.14x crop—
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.15.3 ms · full width, DPReview20.3 ms · 4K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.F-Log2F-Log/F-Log2
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.RAW over HDMI (12-bit, 6.2K)ProRes RAW / Blackmagic RAW over HDMI
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.NoYes
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic onlyMic + headphone
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.310 shots750 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.445 gBEST491 g
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.TiltingFully articulating

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