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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores vs the Fujifilm X-T20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-E2 
IntroducedJanuary 2017March 2014Newer by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-T20 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 has exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T20 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the Fujifilm X-T20.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T20 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography advice
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography details
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
72
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
76
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
34
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Fujifilm X-E2Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-T20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-05 2017-01-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 383 gr (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $450 $900