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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was announced 8 months later than the Fujifilm X-T20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the Fujifilm X-T20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-T20 
ReleasedSeptember 2017January 2017Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-T20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 features outer dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T20 has measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the Fujifilm X-T20.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography info
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography advice
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
75
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography info
77
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
76
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Fujifilm X-E3Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-T20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-09-07 2017-01-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 325 325
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, 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 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $700 $900