Fujifilm X-S20 detailed, hands-on, not sponsored review (stills)

Maarten demonstrates and tests the Fujifilm X-S20's stills capabilities in this hands-on review and tutorial. This video is not sponsored, and is not interrupted by ads.

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I am not sponsored or compensated by any manufacturer, I have not accepted payment to review this or any product. The camera, lens and accessories were on loan from Fujifilm Canada, but they did not review the script or video prior to posting.

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[bmeclipse]

So glad to see you still cranking out reviews. Excellent and thorough as always.

[stanpowers]

You were and always will be the best reviewer out there, Maarten! I hope you are happy and healthy and having fun! (I sold off lots of gear, including my X-S10 and just picked up the X-S20 - after vacillating between X-T5, X-T50 and X-S20 - with the new 16-50 so am re-watching your excellent review). Thank you for all of your good work!

Superb video! I have recently watched a lot of videos/reviews regarding cameras but yours stand out. I appreciate how it truly focuses on the subject and less on the bells and whistles for a video. Your delivery has its authority and charm. Thank you for the video.

[sebichaos]

Awesome review !! Only person I’ve seen go into more detail about the menus and settings.

[robojobot]

My favorite overview of this camera. Thanks a ton !

[tibble]

Even if I’m not interested in the particular brand of camera, you’re reviewing which is most definitely not the case here as I love Fuji I am always relaxed when listening to your voice. Thank you for all the effort you put into making these videos it’s certainly appreciated by me❤

[catherinegrimes]

Very nice review. It is amazing how you can pack in so much in 18 minutes.

Not only did you review the camera but gave some useful hints and tips. Testing autofocus using a toy train is ingenious.

I bought one last week from a local retailer, but apart from charging the battery I have been too busy to use it. I need a small light capable camera for photographing wildlife with the XF 70-300mm lens and for taking away on holiday flights.

[Soul_Visuals_Photography]

Hey Maarten! I live in Georgetown Ont. I just grabbed this camera last week. and I'm loving it! great video my man. all the best.

[edc]

Another great video that I will put to good use.! I just ordered the X-S20.

[Festvangelist]

Thanks for the still version of the XS20. Lost my XS 10 while on vacation 😞 I am looking to replace it and the XS20 looks great with the latest 5th generation Processor, enhanced video and all the XS10 features I loved this sure looks an upgrade worth considering. Still competitive at $1300, but hard to not love the XS10 used for a $500+ savings. I love the controls which are very easy to use when you keep your eye on the viewfinder to keep control in real time. Either way, for me the XS 20 is a better fit than the XT5…each of which have their fans.

[johndoherty]

Great balanced review, I purchased the camera a couple days ago, it is super awesome

[poserp]

I am excited to put mine to use (on order, delivery Friday) for open-gate anamorphic video. I believe this is currently the cheapest camera on the market that can do true open-gate recording. Also, I want to test out using the 6.2k video mode as a way to capture "continuous" still images. I plan to test recording internally as well as to an Atomos external recorder. It requires a bit of post-processing (using Davinci Resolve to output tiffs, or writing out the command for something like ffmpeg to do a similar thing), but might be useful in certain situations since the frame rate is guaranteed to match and the "burst" sizes are practically limitless.

[sabergo]

Thank You -- this is very useful. Would love to see a specific tutorial/video on just the P mode, since I'm learning in reverse from Auto to Manual.

[russellgosse]

Looks like a very capable camera followed by a great review/tutorial. Thank you!

[KwakuEshun]

Really great review, first time coming across your content and it's an instant subscribe for me.

[schnellbratpfanne]

Whenever I see a new video from you I instantly watch it!
Please keep going like this.
If the time comes and I have enough money, I will buy myself a used X-S10 or 20 to replace my canon 77d dslr

[rameshraorao]

Wow that was a nice review with lot to technical stuff loaded, thank you

[wilfs]

It's been awhile since I watched your videos & I must congratulate you on this video & your XS20 Introductory video, both of which I've watched twice. Always catch something that I missed first time around. Had a very difficult time finding a body only XS20 between BC & Quebec, several hours of searching. Shortly after my search ended I received 2 phone calls saying that they just happened t o find one in stock. Bought one in Toronto. Enjoying it so far as the weather has not been kind recently & will use it for travel & compliment my XT4. First step, download the online manual & use it ! Non video shooter (at this time anyway)

[dougmacmillan]

Another very helpful dive into the settings of the S-20!

[MikeAdams]

Excellent video. Thank you. I have had my S20 a couple of weeks and have watched a lot of videos and have read the manual a number of times. So far I have encountered a number of issues that I hope, possibly with assistance, to overcome. First, my photos don't load with my cable so I need to insert the chip. Second, there is no exposure compensation method that I can find. Best I can do is determine the auto recommendation and then adjust in manual. Some experimentation may be helpful. Third, raw RAF files aren't accepted by Photoshop Elements and the program says that the S20 is not a compatible camera.