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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX20

Portability
76
Imaging
66
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony TX20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was manufactured 4 years after the TX20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores versus the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony TX20

 Fujifilm X-T2 TX20 
IntroducedJuly 2016February 2012More modern by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 TX20 Fujifilm X-T2 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony TX20

 Fujifilm X-T2 TX20 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 has outside measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the TX20.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and TX20 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and TX20.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will provide extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography info
Sony TX20 Street photography info
75
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
50
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography features
Sony TX20 Travel photography features
63
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
72
great battery pack (250 shots)
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
33
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony TX20
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2016-07-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507g (1.12 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 340 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
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