
X-S20 Firmware update
Version: 3.30
Last Updated: 22.07.2025
Overview
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The firmware upgrade is not required if its version is latest.
- Refer to â2) Firmware version checking procedureâ in the âDetail of firmware update stepsâ below to check the firmware version.
Please use your camera and lens with the latest version of firmware.
- If you donât use them with the latest version, you may not enjoy their full performance. Check the latest firmware version from the link below.
Firmware update via the smartphone or a tablet.
- The firmware of a camera paired with a smartphone can be updated via the smartphone and a tablet.
The method of firmware update via a smartphone
Settings you have changed can be saved by FUJIFILM X Acquire and so on.
- We would recommend you save the settings if you have changed them from default ones. For detail, visit the FAQ website.
Detail of the firmware update
The firmware update Ver.3.30 from Ver.3.20 incorporates the following issues:
< Important notice after firmware update >
* After the firmware update, you cannot connect the camera to the iOS version of FUJIFILM Camera Remote. Be sure to upgrade your smartphone or tablet to iOS13 or later and use FUJIFILM XApp instead of Camera Remote.
* After the firmware update, you cannot use the FUJIFILM Camera Remote (Android version) to connect with the camera through Bluetooth: Ver.4.1 and earlier. To pair via Bluetooth, smartphone/tablet must be Bluetooth Ver. 4.2 and latter.
Regarding the details of No.1 download the âX-S20 New Features GuideVer.3.30]â from our website.
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The wireless communication security is enhanced while camera is connecting with a smartphone application or external device wirelessly.
After updating the firmware, security will be enhanced, so the connection procedure with the smartphone application will be changed, or the âWIRELESS COMMUNICATIONâ setting menu on the camera will be deleted (see section, <Changes after firmware update> below for details).
< Changes after firmware update >
1) The procedure for pairing the camera with a smartphone is changed.
2) âWIRELESS COMMUNICATIONâ option in the âSHOOTING SETTINGâ, âMOVIE SETTINGâ, and âPLAY BACK MENUâ are removed.
3) âWIRELESS COMMUNICATIONâ option is removed from the functions assigned by the following operation flow in the âSetup Menuâ.
ă»Operation flow: âBUTTON/DIAL SETTINGâ â âFUNCTION (Fn) SETTINGâ
4) âWIRELESS COMMUNICATIONâ option is removed from the functions assigned by the following operation flow in the âSetup Menuâ.
ă»Operation flow: âBUTTON/DIAL SETTINGâ â âPOWER ZOOM LENS FUNCTION (Fn) SETTINGâ
5) âWIRELESS COMMUNICATIONâ option is removed from the âISO BUTTON SETTINGâ menu in the âBUTTON/DIAL SETTINGâ of the âSetup menuâ.
6) âinstax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTINGâ menu is removed from the âNETWORK/USB SETTINGâ of the âSetup Menuâ.
7) âinstax PRINTER PRINTâ option is removed from the âPLAY BACK MENUâ.< Precautions After Firmware Update >
1) Network security level is improved by updating to the latest versions for both the smartphone applications (FUJIFILM XApp / FUJIFILM Camera Remote) and connected cameras, since the latest versions change the network setting menus and connecting procedures to enhance the wireless communication security.Be aware that the security level remains unchanged in the following case.
* In case that the cameraâs firmware is the current version, and the smartphone application (FUJIFILM XApp / FUJIFILM Camera Remote) is the latest version.2) After updating the camera firmware, if the smartphone application (FUJIFILM XApp / FUJIFILM Camera Remote) is not updated to the latest version, you cannot connect to the camera. Be sure to upgrade your smartphone application software to the latest version.
3) After updating the firmware, the âWIRELESS COMMUNICATIONâ setting menu of the camera will be removed, so if the âCONNECTION MODEâ setting in the âNETWORK/USB SETTINGâ menu is set to âUSB TETHER SHOOTING FIXEDâ, the setting is reset to the default value.
4) After updating the firmware, you will no longer be able to print images taken with a digital camera directly from the instaxâą SHARE SP-1/2/3. When printing images using instaxâą SHARE SP-1/2/3, please use the smartphone application
(FUJIFLM XApp or FUJIFILM Camera Remote) to import images and print from the dedicated instaxâą printer application.
The firmware update Ver.3.20 from Ver.3.10 incorporates the following issues:
Regarding the details of No.2, download the âX-S20 New Features GuideVer.3.20]â from our website.
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Exposure tracking during aperture movement gets smoothed when used with the XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II.
The above exposure tracking function is enabled under the following setting conditions.[Setting conditions]ă»StillMovie mode â Movieă»Shooting Mode â Manual (M) Modeă»ISO â Fixed Sensitivity -
The âLINEARâ setting in âFocus ring operationâ menu can now be set by the focus ring rotating angle.
The above function is enabled when used with the following applicable lenses.[Applicable lenses]ă»XF/XC series Prime lenses and zoom lensesNote:Interchangeable lenses with distance indicators (XF14mmF2.8 R, XF23mmF1.4 R and XF16mmF1.4 R WR) are not applicable. -
A firmware bug is fixed that the image display becomes abnormal in rare cases for the images processed by RAW development from the RAW files shot with the following bracketing function.
[Bracketing function]ă»ISO BKTă»FILM SIMULATION BKTă»WHITE BALANCE BKT -
A firmware bug is fixed that the camera does not turn on even if the power lever is on when a specific SD memory card is inserted.
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A firmware bug is fixed that the âWRITE ERRORâ occurs in rare cases after shooting when using specific SD memory cards.
The firmware update Ver.3.10 from Ver.3.00 incorporates the following issue:
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The AF algorithm has been partially revised to improve focusing accuracy and subject tracking performance.
The firmware update Ver.3.00 from Ver.2.01 incorporates the following issuesïŒ
Regarding the details of No.1 download the âX-S20 New Features GuideVer.3.00]â from our website.
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New mode for film simulation
A new âREALA ACEâ mode is added that combines faithful color reproduction with crisp tonal gradations and is suitable for all kinds of subjects and situations.
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The camera focuses on different subject in the face frame even though AF is detecting the pupil.
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When the shutter button is half-pressed at the same time as the âAF ILLUMINATORâ light metering operation, the camera freezes in rare cases.
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The camera freezes in rare cases while recording movie with an external monitor connected under the following conditions.
Setting conditions
ă»MOVIE MODE: 4K 16ïŒ9/59.94P
ă»MEDIA REC SETTING: H.264/422 MOV
ă»IS MODE (MOVIE): IBIS/OIS+DIS
ă»HDMI OUTPUT SETTING: HDMI OUTPUT INFO DISPLAY ON -
A minor bug.
The firmware update Ver.2.01 from Ver.1.20 incorporates the following issues:
Please refer to the âX-S20 New Features Guideâ for detailed descriptions.
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The following camera linkage features enhanced with FUJIFILM XApp, Ver.2.0.0 to Ver.2.1.0, are now supported.
Note:The following functions 1) and 2) are supported with FUJIFILM XApp Ver 2.0.0 or later and 3) to 5) are with Ver.2.1.0 or later.
1)The following camera data, such as registration and operation information, are now displayed in the âEquipmentâ tab with FUJIFILM XApp.
Camera data to be displayed in the âEquipmentâ tab in the âFUJIFILM XAppâ
ă»Number of lifetime shots
ă»MECHANICAL SHUTTER
ă»BATTERY AGE
ă»Number of days since the last sensor cleaning
etc.2)Camera firmware upgrade process becomes easier.
The âFUJIFILM XAppâ automatically downloads and transfer the revised firmware to the memory card in the camera in the background, so that you can upgrade the firmware anytime.Note-1:Background data transfer is performed while the camera and âFUJIFILM XAppâ are connected via Wi-Fi.
Note-2:Once the revised firmware is automatically downloaded, the firmware update information is displayed on the LCD, prompting the operator to update to the latest firmware.
Note-3:It will work at next firmware update although the firmware is modified with this version.3)RAW image transfer to âFUJIFILM XAppâ is now supported
4)Once FUJIFILM XApp connects to the camera, you can shoot and control the camera with smartphone even if the camera is turned off by âAUTO POWER OFFâ mode setting.
5)You can browse and transfer images to the camera with FUJIFILM XApp even while the camera is turned off.
Note:Be sure to update âFUJIFILM XAppâ to the latest version (Ver.2.1.0 or later) in order to use these new features above.
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AF performance is improved as follows.
1)In Focus Mode AF-C, AF tracking performance has been improved in scenes where the camera tends to lose focus.
2)A firmware bug is fixed that the AF focusing accuracy and distance indicator varied when using a wide-angle lens.
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The following functions related to movie recording is implemented to improve usability at movie shooting.
âWIDE/TRACKINGâ function is added for focusing during movie recording. In case that the focus mode is set to AF-C, the camera automatically tracks the subject while touching the screen and in AF-S, the camera automatically selects the subject to focus on.
ă»AF/MF SETTINGïŒAF MODEïŒWIDE/TRACKING -
âFIRMWARE UPDATEâ function is added to the setup menu.
Insert a memory card containing the new firmware into the camera and select [USER SETTING] in the [SET UP] menu to update the firmware.
The current procedure for firmware update can also continue to be used as follows.
ă»Start the camera while holding down the DISP/BACK button to update the firmware.
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Connecting to âAdobe Camera to Cloudâ is now available
Still images and movies can be uploaded directly to the Frame.io platform via Internet connection. This enables direct data transfer from the camera to the cloud and edit them at the shooting location, which allows you to access to still images and movie being created and accelerating movie production work in real time and remotely and contributes greatly to the efficiency of movie production workflows.
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Wi-Fi connection performance is improved, so that the usability for the communication functions becomes more comfortable, such as Frame.io.
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A firmware bug is fixed that the exposure of the images taken changes slightly in case that the âINTERVAL TIMER SHOOTINGâ is set at the manual mode.
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A firmware bug is fixed that the aperture value fluctuates while zooming at âBurstâ mode with fixed aperture value.
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A firmware bug is fixed that the area settings in some regions are not automatically updated when connecting the camera to the âFUJIFILM XAppâ to synchronize time.
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Other minor bugs are fixed.
The firmware update Ver.1.20 from Ver.1.13 incorporates the following issues:
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Aperture control parameters have been optimized to improve exposure tracking function during zoom operation when using the following interchangeable lens.
[Target interchangeable lens]
ă»XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WRïŒVer.1.30 or laterNote:Make sure to update the camera firmware to the latest firmware before updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to enable those functions above.
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Other minor bugs are fixed.
The firmware update Ver.1.13 from Ver.1.12 incorporates the following issue:
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AF accuracy is improved with the following focus settings and shooting conditions.
ă»FOCUS MODEïŒAF-S / AF-C
ă»AF MODEïŒSINGLE POINT
ă»Lens usedïŒWide-angle lens
ă»Photography subjectïŒHigh-frequency subjects such as animal hair, fine leaves, or low-contrast subjects.
The firmware update Ver.1.12 from Ver.1.11 incorporates the following issue:
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The firmware bug is fixed that the horizontal line of noise appears momentarily in a portion of the LCD monitor screen in rare cases.
The firmware update Ver.1.11 from Ver.1.10 incorporates the following issues:
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Dynamic tracking performance enhancement by the improved AF algorithm.
(1)The motion prediction algorithm has been improved to enable stable tracking of subjects moving at high speed in the frame.
(2)The AF focusing speed has been improved when continuous shooting is started by simultaneously pressing the AF-ON button and the release button while the camera is out of focus. The AF starts to focus at a faster rate than before, even in situations where the situation changes moment by moment, such as in sports. This makes it difficult to miss a shutter release opportunity, even in situations such as sports where the situation changes from moment to moment. -
The firmware bug has been fixed that âWRITE ERRORâ error appears in rare cases when images are saved to the slow data transfer speed memory card installed in the camera.
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The firmware bug is fixed that the EVF display is different from the exposure for the shot image when shooting an image with the zoom lens under the following conditions.
ă»Shooting mode: âMode M (Manual Exposure)â
ă»Zooming position: âZoom Inâ -
The firmware bug is fixed that the brightness of the subject rarely gets dark momentarily when shooting a movie with âMode Sâ.
Firmware Update Steps
- Check the firmware version.
- Prepare a formatted memory card.
- Download the firmware and copy it to the card.
- Put the memory card with the firmware in the camera and update it.
Precaution
If firmware updating fails, the camera may no longer operate correctly in some cases. Carefully read the notes provided here*Always use the fully-charged battery when updating the firmware as a basic manner. Never turn the camera off or attempt to use any of the camera controls while the firmware is being overwritten.
- You can update the firmware from old version directly to the latest one.
- Firmware updating requires approximately 5 minutes.(maximum)
- Once the firmware has been updated, some data of the previous version cannot be restored.
- Please check here if you encounter any problems.
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X-S20 License Agreement
Please read this Agreement carefully before downloading this upgraded version software (âFIRMWAREâ). By downloading FIRMWARE, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, you are not authorized to download FIRMWARE.
Article 1. License
FIRMWARE is the upgraded version of software that FUJIFILM Corporation. (âFUJIâ) already distributed to you included with FUJIâs product(s) (âORIGINAL FIRMWAREâ). All copyrights and other proprietary rights to FIRMWARE are retained by FUJI, and nothing contained herein shall be construed, expressly or implicitly, as transferring or granting to you any right, license, or title unless otherwise explicitly granted under this Agreement.
Article 2. NO Warranty
FUJI EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY FOR SOFTWARE. SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED âAS ISâ WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT, PATENT, TRADE SECRET, OR ANY OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJI BE LIABLE FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SOFTWARE.
Article 3. Restrictions
You shall not, or shall not have any third party, reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble FIRMWARE.
Caution
*Make sure there isnât any file with the same name in the destination of the firmware to save. If there is a file with the same name, the browser may automatically alter the name of the firmware like the name and (1). A camera will not recognize the firmware correctly with an altered name like that.
Firmware compatibility table
- Please use your camera and lens with the latest version of firmware. If you donât use them with the latest version, you may not enjoy their full performance. Check the compatibility table below.