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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm X-T20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores against the Fujifilm X-T20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-T20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-A1 
LaunchedJanuary 2017November 2013Newer by 38 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-T20 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T20 has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm X-T20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the Fujifilm X-T20.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T20 to provide extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography features
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography advice
54
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
75
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
76
has touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
69
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging features
31
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic port
36
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-T20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2017-01-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 383 grams (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $900