We have lengthy rated the Fujifilm X-S10 as among the finest cameras for newcomers, and its rumored Fujifilm X-S20 successor sounds prefer it could possibly be an enormous improve in some key methods. However sadly, a brand new leak means that these enhancements will come at a hefty value.

In response to the dependable Fuji Rumors, the Fujifilm X-S20 will value $1,299 (physique solely). It is not but clear what that pricing equal might be within the UK and Australia, however we are able to get a ballpark determine from the $1,299 Fujifilm X-T30 II equipment lens bundle, which prices £1,099 / AU$2,099.

If that worth is correct, it’d signify a chunky worth enhance of round 30% on the Fujifilm X-S10, which chad a launch worth of $999 / £949 / AU$1,699. And it’d place the X-S20 additional right into a mid-range class, when you think about that the latest arrival of rivals just like the Canon EOS R10 ($979 / £899 / AU$1,49).

That could possibly be a superbly affordable worth enhance if the X-S20 brings some highly effective new options, and the rumors are pointing in the direction of some improved autofocus powers plus a brand new X-Processor 5 (additionally within the wonderful Fujifilm X-T5). But it surely does additionally counsel that low cost cameras are actually changing into one thing of a rarity.

Again within the days of DSLRs, you may purchase an entry-level digicam just like the Nikon D3500 with a equipment lens for $499 / £499 / AU$690. Clearly, Fujifilm’s X-S vary is a extra premium than that DSLR, however cheaper fashions just like the Fujifilm X-T200 are near-impossible to search out in inventory. But it surely’d be a disgrace to see the X-S20 disappear thus far into the form of four-figure worth territory that’ll be past most newcomers.

The demise of lower-priced DSLR and mirrorless digicam fashions is why our information to the very best low cost cameras principally incorporates older fashions which have seen their costs drop considerably over time. In case your funds is a bit of tight, it is also value trying out our information on easy methods to purchase a second-hand DSLR or mirrorless digicam. 

However what else do we all know in regards to the rumored Fujifilm X-S20 and will it finally win us over regardless of an obvious worth bump? Here is all the things we all know in regards to the mid-range mirrorless digicam.

Reduce to the chase

• What’s it? Fujifilm’s subsequent mid-range mirrorless digicam
• When is it out? The rumors counsel a launch on Could 24
• How a lot will it value? Seemingly round $1,299 / £1,099 / AU$2,099

Fujifilm X-S20 launch date and worth

The Fujifilm X-S20 is very prone to be introduced throughout the firm’s subsequent X Summit occasion, which kicks off on Could 24.

Fujifilm had initially deliberate to host its X Summit in April, however delayed it by a month. It is not but clear what else Fujifilm may announce on the occasion, however a latest deluge of X-S20 leaks and rumors counsel it’s going to nearly definitely be revealed on the occasion. 

To this point, there hasn’t been any hypothesis about an on-sale date for the digicam, so we’ll probably have to attend till the X Summit to find that.

What in regards to the X-S20’s worth? On Could 18, a Fuji Rumors put up claimed that the digicam might be costlier than the X-S10, costing $1,299. Based mostly on equal pricing elsewhere in Fuji’s vary, that might work out as round £1,099 / AU$2,099.

If that is the case, this may make the X-S20 round 30% pricier than the present X-S10. This might put in direct competitors with the rumored Sony A6700, and would put it a stage above entry-level mirrorless cameras just like the Canon EOS R10.

Fujifilm X-S20: information and leaks

Our Fujifilm X-S10 evaluate known as it “among the finest small, mid-range mirrorless cameras you should buy”, as a result of its mixture of nice dealing with, the identical sensor because the Fujifilm X-T4 and in-body picture stabilization (IBIS). 

The newest X-S20 rumors counsel the digicam will not mess with that components, as an alternative bringing extra of a vlogging focus plus a couple of spec enhancements. In response to a Fuji Rumors put up on Could 15, a key one could possibly be much-improved topic monitoring autofocus – in truth, the digicam could even trump its higher-end siblings right here (for now, a minimum of).

The X-S20’s computerized topic and scene recognition modes will seemingly get a lift from these on the X-S10, permitting the digicam to choose a movie simulation to go well with the scene. However the primary increase could possibly be an automatic autofocus mode, which might enable the X-S20 to acknowledge what’s in your scene – from folks to animals or automobiles – and begin monitoring them.

This could differ from present Fujifilm cameras, by which it’s important to manually select the topic you need to monitor with autofocus within the settings. In principle, that could possibly be a fairly highly effective characteristic for newbie photographers.

Whereas the Fujifilm X-S20 is anticipated to have the identical 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS four sensor as its predecessor, the rumors counsel it’s going to pair this with the newer X-Processor 5. In flip, this can probably assist energy some improved video options, together with the flexibility to shoot 6K/30p and 4K/60p (the X-S10 topped out at 4K/30p), though it is not but away from both of those coming with a crop.

Speaking of video, a more moderen Fuji Rumors put up on Could 19 claims that the X-S20’s devoted ‘Vlog’ mode (which is able to seem on its mode dial) will present some useful, YouTuber-friendly options which can be much like those we have seen beforehand on Sony cameras just like the Sony ZV-E10.

These will apparently embody a ‘Product Precedence Mode’ (which, because the title suggests, tells the autofocus to prioritize a product that briefly seems within the body, even throughout when face recognition is enabled) and ‘Background Defocus Mode’ for individuals who need some beautiful bokeh, however do not essentially know what manually settings to make use of to get it.

When it comes to design, the X-S20 seems near-identical to the X-S10. The primary change will apparently be the inclusion of Fuji’s newer NP-W235 battery, which is an enormous enchancment on the older NP-126S seen on its predecessor. Although it is not but clear whether or not or not the X-S20 will convey weather-sealing, which is likely one of the key lacking options on the X-S10.

Fujifilm X-S20: early ideas

Our 4 primary complaints in regards to the Fujifilm X-S10 have been its lack of weather-sealing, common battery life, restricted touchscreen and an autofocus system that was barely behind the very best mirrorless cameras in its class.

Naturally, it will not be probably for the Fujifilm X-S20 to repair all of those points fully, in any other case it would be too much like the pricier Fujifilm X-T5. However given the rumors about its price ticket doubtlessly leaping as much as $1,299, it’ll must extend enhancements throughout the board than if it had remained nearer to the X-S10’s unique $999 / £949 / AU$1,699 price ticket.

The rumors counsel that the X-S20 will get large autofocus, battery and video boosts, and the inclusion of the identical 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS four sensor as earlier than can be completely wonderful by us, given it is a tried-and-tested chip that we have lengthy thought of to be among the finest in APS-C cameras.

We would like to see an improved digital viewfinder and weather-sealing, although that is wanting unlikely. And there’s a likelihood that the X-S20 might get caught in between cheaper choices just like the Canon EOS R10 and the Fujifilm X-T5, which provides good worth at $1,699 / £1,699 / AU$3,199. 

However we’ll save our remaining verdicts for when the X-S20 is out within the wild, most certainly quickly after the Fujifilm X Summit on Could 24.