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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was brought out 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores vs the Fujifilm X-T30 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T20 
ReleasedSeptember 2021January 2017More modern by 56 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with physical 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) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 83 and 82 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 II to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T20 will be behind in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography information
78
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
76
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
80
great battery (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count great (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm X-T20Fujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-T30 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2021-09-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 -
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 megapixels 26 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 62
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 383 grams (0.84 lbs)
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 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $900 $900