Sony Alpha 7 vs Fujifilm X-S20

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      BrandSonyFujifilm
      ModelAlpha 7X-S20
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm X-S10
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 II
      MSRP$1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens)$1299 (body only), $1599 (w/18-55mm lens), $1399 (w/15-45mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel26.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 25,600160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      ProcessorBIONZ XX-Processor 5
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006240 x 4160
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWHEIF, JPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, normal
      Bit Depth16-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Fine, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points117425
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Lens MountSony EFujifilm X
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot1,840k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.93x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.62x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +2
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec900 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)8.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)20.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 256 Frames (JPEG) / 28 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 10 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 341 Frames (JPEG) / 32 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 8 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 35 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 30 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 407 Frames (JPEG) / 28 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 20.9 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) / 30 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 10 fps at 20.9 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) / 40 Frames (Raw)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 8 fps at 26.1 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) / 35 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Built-in Flash
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash BracketingWith optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Proprietary
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      DxO Low Light ISO2248
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.2
      DxO Overall Score90
      Video Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Internal Recording ModesH.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP/H.265/H.265 Long GOP/MOV/MP4/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      6240 x 4160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [50 to 360 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 to 360 Mbps]
      2048 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [50 to 360 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [360 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10806240 x 4160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesRaw/ProResRAW 12-Bit via HDMI
      6240 x 4160 up to 29.97 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Control/Monitor/Tether
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: FUJIFILM XApp
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
      *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired via smartphone and wired remote
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80% (Non-Condensing)
      Physical Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")127 x 85 x 65 mm (5 x 3.35 x 2.56")
      Weight (inc. batteries)474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)491 g (1.08 lb / 17.32 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 7.6 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.455 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-W235
      Battery Life340 shots750 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) [2 TB Maximum]
      Other Sony Alpha 7 Fujifilm X-S20
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemUltra Sonic Vibration
      Included AccessoriesLi-ion battery NP-W235
      AC power adapter AC-5VJ
      Plug adapter
      USB cable
      Shoulder strap
      Body cap
      Cooling fan connector cover


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