*Best Cameras for $1000-2000 in Mid 2023* - Great Selection - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rt-glamC15jLc6s.html *Additional notes:* Sony A7 III has 30 min. video recording limited, X-S20 is unlimited. X-S20 is more overheating resistant + you can use external fan connected to the backside of the camera. A7 III is relatively resistant to overheating as well, better than most current gen hybrid FF DSLMs.

Would like to see a comparison between XS20 and a6700

The X-S20's video features for the price still is mind boggling to me. I paid almost 10 grand for a cinema camera back in 2017, that did not have a lot of the features that the X-S20 now does have for a fraction of that price. It is insane. It is so much cheaper nowadays to start a professional video company.

Great video! :) Been using the XS20 for a few days now and found out there's no audio for footages I shot on 4K60p. Does anyone know how to fix this (if even possible)? Thanks!

About the weather sealing on a7iii. I once fell into a sea withe the body with 85mm f1.8 attached. It was completely under water for some seconds before I managed to go out of the water. That was three years ago. All still very good, I still use the same setup until now in 2023.

Great video, a testament to both cameras that a top-of-the-line FF camera from 5 years ago and a new budget APS-C camera are worth comparing. The hybrid capabilities of DSLM's has come along massively in this time. Keep up the good work. Would be interested to see some Micro Four Thirds content if that interests yourself at all.

Again, another great comparative review from Hybrid Shooter. So refreshing to have a reviewer who utilizes technical specs & isn't trying to promote a camera--just because there are affiliate sales lurking in the background. Wish all the reviewers were like this with what I call "high ethical standards." Thanks again, informative & entertaining with clarity. 😎😎

I like seeing a head to head comparison with different sensor formats. Many reviewers seem reluctant to do so, but when they're the same price people might reasonably cross-shop them.

Hi, I must first thank you for teaching me a lot about the camera and various settings. But I have a question?. I'm looking at the Fujifilm X-S20 a bit and it seems to be a good camera. I don't want to spend too much money, between 1000 USD to 2000 USD max. I also wonder if the Fujifilm X-S20 fits the Crane m3. I will mostly film City walks, the Fujifilm X-S20 is probably not weatherproof. But is there anything in the same price that is weather-protected and delivers good image quality?

Wonderful comparison and thank you for actually making this video

Awesome review, a great comparison.

I own an A7 III for some years now and still recommend it. There may be more modern cameras out there available today, but for this price point it is a great camera to get into full frame. That was the reason I got it in the first place. I wanted the FF look and switched over from Fuji. Fujis are great cameras as well with a very unique look and feel to them which I still like a lot. However, I find that the lens selection for Sony still is the most decisive factor for me. You can get cheap or expensive glass, compact lenses, lenses with incredible image quality and so on. There are lenses for every type of shooter and for all prices, too. Therefore, I will stick with my A7 III. At some point I will probably switch to a more capable model like the A7 IV, but for now it does everything I want it to do. Since that is the case I will rather invest into good quality glass for now that I can use for many years.

i am buying my first camera, been borrowing and renting for some time now, i love the feature set of the fuji , it fulfils all my needs with the photography as i mostly take landscapes, macros ( really getting into product shots ) and not a lot of portraits tbh, the fuji also gives me enough space to growth in terms of videos ( which i would love to do as some promo material ) i really loved the video but it got me more confused tbh specially now that i am thinking about lens selections and the full frame look ( i have been using a z5/z6 ii till now with some zooms and f1.8 primes ) should i just pull the trigger on the fuji or looking into the sony will be a good decision ?

Thanks so much for this great comparison. Really helpful & down to the point

I LOVE your channel! I honestly have watched so man of your videos. Your honesty is wonderful. I want to mention my case here in case anyone else is in the same boat. I am a long-time 35mm, medium format and former full frame shooter. I downsized to APS-C a while back and shoot mostly Fuji. I'm looking for a camera to do a few things. 1. As a second camera for my event work alongside my Fuji XH2s. The XH2s will serve for fast action and video. This camera would hold another lens for low-ish light portraits, though that is only 25% of what I do. 2. As a lightweight travel camera to do "occasional" wildlife, e.g. trips to nature areas where I often run into large birds or sometimes small song birds. This is only 30-40% of my travel need. 3. As a street photography camera, which is 70% of my need during travel. My Fuji x-t30 ii - I love the IQ, have the lenses but struggle with sun and LCD, evf is a bit cramped but not as cramped as the Sony A7C, which I was considering.I The Fuji x-s20 seems like a baby XH2s (in some aspects only). Very appealing. Choices can be overwhelming but ultimately, it must have a good viewfinder and be lightweight because as I turned 50, my eyes are not what they used to be and I have a former hand injury. To give you perspective, the Fuji xh2s and the 70-300mm is feasible. Maybe when the sigma comes out I can handle a little more weight but not much more. I guess I was leaning toward the Sony system for the size and AF, but I worry that the lenses might be too expensive or heavy and having to invest in new lenses seems daunting. Obviously, I already have invested a lot in Fuji but also want a different "look" sometimes. I am torn between full frame "bokelish" and the unique Fuji look with added bonus of small body. That’s a long comment to say that I will have the A7iii in my hands this weekend to test and if I cannot get on with it well, the Fuji x-s20 will be next.

I just got a X-S20. It is pretty incredible so far. It is my first camera and I am still trying to learn how to use it, can't wait until I get a better handle of the controls. I also heard that Sonys are more difficult and less user friendly which was a big determinant for me.

Question I've heard a lot of overheating issues that the x-s20 experiences and the fact that just scrolling down on the menu almost makes it overheat. Had you ever experienced something like this?

It is incredible the staying power of the a7 iii. Great battery life, it started the turn around Sony in many ways. I have the a7r ii, and a7ii. Would love an a7 iii. But the a7iii is a tough one to get used. It has held its value really well. Though technically my a7Rii will hold its own. I like the new 100 series battery. I adapt my Sonys to run the less costly Canon EF glass. I buy all used, or open box at the most. I shoot both Canon, and Sony. Some of the selections are emotional too. Silly yes, but I got a used 1DX, and 1D mk.4 and those are my only Canon cameras save for the used Canon C100 Cine Camera I have too. There is a theme here. Used Canon EF glass. All my cameras take them. I snuck in a 35 f2.8 E mount Tamron. Couldn't pass up the deal for a fun street lens. Works great on my a6400 too. Fujifilm is killing it with their fun simulations, I love that, but it isn't in my system. Not a fan of the XT series ergonomics for me anyway. An XS-20 looks fun but can't justify it. I can buy a used Nikon Z5 for less and an all arounder lens but again not in my system. Love your videos, been a fan for a long time.

Can you upload some 4k/6k flog2 footage to see the difference in grade process , please? I do have Sony and want to buy xs20 but wondering how will be those camera matching together. Like S-log3 and f-log2 Thanks!

One of the best and honest review so far

Great comparison, and one I am dealing with at the moment. Love my A7iii with Tamron 28-200 lens as an all in one solution. My issue is the combined size and the fact I end up leaving the camera at home so often when I go out. If I could find a lens (size/equivalent) like the sigma 18-50 2.8 for the A7iii I would be happy. But, at this point the X-s20 with the sigma lens I feel would be a great carry with me all the time solution. Or Sony A6700. Not to worried about video specs.

Something in this video you may find very interesting. If you are on a 55” 4K TV like I am, Look at the sign “Gatto Matto Restaurant” @8:38 in the top right corner and watch the 4 second clip of the Fuji. The letters on the sign appear to be micro jittering as if they were added in post production via key framing. Of course they were not… so what do you think is happening here on the Fuji? 2 other people in this room confirm what I am seeing. Anyway, great point about the Low Pass filter on Sony @8:33 - Much less digital! I agree! Fantastic review! Much needed in the community! Thank you!

great comparison, thanks!

Great! Now waiting for your A6700 review

Amazing comparison- as always!!

How do u open these Mov files in premiere pro?? Mine doesnt work with the footage shot in 422 10 bit all I Mov shot on xs-20

awesome review, I would go for fujifilm xs20 I like that portability small light frame for travel, high resolution display since I use display screen and viewfinder, wonderful simulations if I get lazy grading and whopping battery picture taking life 😊

Thanks for the interesting comparison. Plenty of good choices available these days. Could you one day explain the different ISO systems "REI" & "SOS" I have often heard Fuji ISO's are different but I don't understand why. I think the X-S20 may be a big seller for the feature set, time will tell I suppose.

You are the main reason I am considering the purchase of the Sony A7 III (with the entry level kit lens FE 24 - 70 F4 OSS). If my objective is to decorate my house with prints as large as the resolution allows, would you advise to go for Sony or Fujifilm X-T5 (with the kit lens 18 - 55 F2,8-4)? Can a 24 megapixel full frame camera with a cheap lens provide equal/ better results than a 40 megapixel crop camera with a basic lens? Thanks

Very detailed movie. Thank You!

I would be curious to see a comparison with the a7IV on 4K videos

Am planning to buy my first camera. Usage is mostly for wildlife photography. Which one is the best ?

The new Fuji is smooth 😎❤️

Thanks for the video

Loving my X-S20 so far. Would love to see how it compares to the new A6700.

the main question is what about overheating? Can the XS20 shoot 4k 25 at 25 degrees Celsius for more than 2 hours?

What is the lens with the X-S20 at 1:21 in the video?

The monitor resolution on the XS20 amd the ibis is so much better than the A7iii. I think because of the newer technology the eye af is also much better. I just got my XS20 and im in love with it. Sold my XT3, kept my XH1 which i may sell, but the XS20 is something else.

thank you! i am thinking about upgrading to A7C from A6500 but still waiting for maybe a release of A7CII in maybe August?

comparison video? I'm going to make tea :)

I like this video, because this photo (CHỢ ĐÊM NINH KIỀU on the picture) is from my hometown, Vietnam, where I live and I am passionate about photography and filming.

I have the Sony a7, a7ll, Fujifilm SX20. I want the Sony A7lll also. I love them all. ❤

the xs20 looks like a great value

Good and useful test, never thought about it but it makes a lot of sense. Thanks. (and don't mind about the fanboys on both "sides" - fanboyism is a plague)

Bratislava? I have recognised it straight away,, I'm from Slovakia,,,,nice comparison btw,, I'm actually torn between these two, which one to get

amazing!

Any thoughts on which to choose between the X-S20 and the X-H2S?

I am so confused now.. Just came yo know about Fuji xs-20. I was about to buy the a7c... And was almost convinced. Now confused again 😅

I sold the a7iii and bought the x-s20. Everything is better and faster.

Fuji really needs to up it game when it comes to auto focus in video.

Weird how no one has done a X-S20 vs A6700 yet, that be way more interesting seeing how they are in a similar price bracket, the A7III is still pretty close to the A6700 in price in Europe.

Video specs of XS20 so much better. A7iii real advantage would be low light.

I couldn’t find the a7iii remote close to 2000 in Germany lol. The xs 20 is just 1400€ Edit: i found some but its hard to find them

Thank you for the comparison! There are some weird wobbly parts in the X-S20 video footage, most noticeably at 8:28 (trees and the river bank) and also at 10:37 (trees). Was this due to digital image stabiliser or something else? I haven't noticed this problem in any other X-S20 reviews.

3:49 is that Can Tho, Vietnam?

I would love if you review the Nikon Z8

when are you making long-term review of Viltrox 16mm f1.8 ? I have a sony a7iii, and only one lens tamron 28-75mm f2.8 Original lens/first generation, and want to buy a wide lens now, but i am really confused with viltrox one i mean according to you is it worth spending $500 on that lens ?

Don’t both of these have overheating issues?

6:20 This guy walks towards you in the night, your actions will be: a) get on your knees and pray b) give him all the money you have c) sell your soul for 99 cents

I appreciate that you call out Fuji iso shenanigans. No one else comments on how Fuji underexposes, this creating a misleading iso. So, when exposure is adjusted, Sony iso performance is actually closer to 1 2/3 stops, which is massive. Considering that, a FF 1.8 will outperform a Fuji 1.2 in low light when comparing the actual results of the image...and a Samyang 1.8 on sony is going to be worlds smaller and up to 4x cheaper than a Fuji 1.2.

my pc can't handle 6k open gate.Want to sale my xs20 😢

Denoiser in PS Raw plug-in solves the problem of smaller sensors. This tool is a game changer

What about canon R8?

In terms of lenses, while Sony has many options there are a few options in the aps-c field that Sony FF can't match from a price and size/weight perspective such as the sigma 18-50 2.8 for Fuji. That lens is half the size of any FF 24-70 type lens and is just as bright amd sharp. If you can afford it i generally recommend a full frame for portraits and work and then Fuji for travel where you have thousands of pictures andqybe you dont want to edit them all and you want something more compact and travel friendly.

A comparison between XS20 and a6700 would make much more sense;)

At 100% enlargement the Beyer APS-C Sensors of Sony and Fuji are much more sharp and a little bit more contrast as the X-Trans sensors.

Fuji 0.59 magnification EVF is more an instrument of torture than any use

Good review, sir. But, in my own opinion, Fujifilm xs20 is a very far better camera 📷, Full frame its a scam.

According to your test, the viewfinder is mediocre. So the only recommended use remains the external screen which is better and we lose the soul or the pleasure of the photographer who is to place his eye on the viewfinder. Damage

Sony a6700 is around the same price and has way better features than both.

They are not head-to-head competitors. A6700 is more appropriate to be compared with xs20.

Should have chosen Lumix S5ii instead of Sony A7iii

As a photocamera Sony a7Iii will be still better.

The Viltrox 23/1.4 XF is not that great, too much CAs, it doesn't do the X-Trans Sensor justice, never when you use LR with ACR engine, use C1, Iridient....RawTherapee or DarkTable. The Fuji XF 23/F2 or 23/1.4 R are both way better than this Viltrox.

um….. this Fuji was released like… yesterday, and the Sony is already a 5+ years old… I don’t get this comparison at all…

lmao 2018 camera vs 2023 camera, no debate this video is unecessary

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