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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

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
  • Announced September 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 8 years later than the Fujifilm X20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X20 
LaunchedSeptember 2021April 2013More recent by 102 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X20 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X20 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X20.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will provide more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
82
manual focus
high resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography information
Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography details
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography details
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
high resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery power (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography information
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
80
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
high resolution (26MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
60
good battery power (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (353g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
high resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
36
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (353 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X20
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIFujifilm X20
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2021-09-02 2013-04-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C 2/3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 62 -
Crop factor 1.5 4.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 85%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 353 grams (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 270 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $500