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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores versus the Fujifilm X-T20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-T20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-M1 
IntroducedJanuary 2017September 2013Fresher by 40 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-T20 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus the Fujifilm X-T20.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T20 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography factors
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
31
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
36
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Fujifilm X-M1Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-T20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2017-01-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
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 format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
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 All around 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $900