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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm X-T30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-T30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T20 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2017Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T30 has specifications of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Fujifilm X-T30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 83 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm X-T30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
82
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
79
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
76
supports focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
80
better than average battery (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-T20Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-T30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2019-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 383 gr (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $899