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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed August 2015
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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Fujifilm X-T20, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was launched 17 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades versus the Fujifilm X-T20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
LaunchedJanuary 2017August 2015More recent by 17 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR Fujifilm X-T20 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got outer measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Fujifilm X-T20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the Fujifilm X-T20.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Fujifilm X-T20 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T20 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography advice
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography info
65
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
33
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Fujifilm X-T20
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRFujifilm X-T20
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Fujifilm X-T20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-08-03 2017-01-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 325
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 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 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,299 $900