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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-T20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades against the Fujifilm X-T20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-T20 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-A2 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2015More recent by 24 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-T20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T20 has specifications of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the Fujifilm X-T20.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T20 to show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography information
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography information
58
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (410 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
78
great battery (410 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
76
includes touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
36
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Fujifilm X-A2Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-T20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-01-14 2017-01-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $370 $900