The Fujifilm X-S20 supports video recording in 6.2k resolution at up to 30 fps and 4k or FHD at up to 60 fps. You also have the option to shoot DCI 4k in a slightly wider, more cinematic 17:9 aspect ratio. With a compatible Atomos or Blackmagic recorder, the camera can output 12-bit RAW video over HDMI in ProRes RAW or Blackmagic RAW, respectively. On top of that, the X-S20 also supports the new F-Log 2 format, in addition to standard F-Log, to capture an even wider dynamic range and give you more flexibility when color grading. Ultimately, it’s a big step up from the Fujifilm X-S10 when it comes to video features, inheriting some high-end video specs from its flagship siblings, the Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.
Another new feature on the X-S20 is the dedicated ‘Vlog’ mode, which replaces the ‘SP’ or Scene Position setting on the mode dial, which tracks with the broader market trend of appealing to content creators and vloggers. The different creative scenes from the old ‘SP’ mode are now incorporated into the ‘Auto’ mode.
The Vlog mode differs from the regular Movie mode in several ways. For one, it adds a ‘vlog’ settings quick menu to the touchscreen, so you can easily adjust settings while the screen is facing forward. It also gives you access to two additional features: ‘Background Defocus Mode’ and ‘Priority Products Mode’. If those sound familiar, it’s because they follow in the footsteps of the ‘Background Defocus’ and ‘Product Showcase’ features that Sony has been implementing in its ZV vlogging cameras since the Sony ZV-1. In any case, the Background Defocus Mode sets the aperture to the widest available on your chosen lens. The amount of background blur you get will depend on several factors, not just the max aperture but also your distance to the lens and focal length. The Priority Products Mode disables face/eye detection to allow the camera to pick up any objects you hold up in front of the lens, which can be helpful for product vloggers.
Unlike older models, the X-S20 now supports the UVC/UAC standard, so you can stream and use it as a webcam by simply plugging it into a PC without additional software.
