Budget Conscious
If you are on a budget and getting into Fujifilm equipment for the first time, the X-T20 might be a better choice than the X-T2. In this kind of a situation, one usually acquires a kit lens with the camera and often this means you do not have enough money left to buy a prime lens. This leaves you shooting with a zoom lens without the advantages of a prime lens. If you buy the X-T20 over the X-T2 kit you would saving $800 CAD. There are two possible kits with this camera and I would suggest the 18-55 f2.8-4 over the 16-50 f3.5-5.6, the former being a much faster lens. In fact, it is one of the fastest kit lenses I have seen on the market. This $800 saving could be applied toward a 55-200 f3.5-48 lens if you are committed to zoom lens shooting or could go toward a fast XF 35mm f1.4R prime.
Choosing the X-T20 over the X-T2 would mean sacrificing the dedicated ISO dial, the weather proofing, the dual high speed card slots, the three-way articulating LCD and some other items listed in the specifications list below, but this may not be a deal breaker as you also gain a few things. First, it is a smaller and lighter camera, has a built-in flash and its articulating LCD has a touchscreen instead of the three-way LCD.
As a Backup Camera
If you are thinking of a backup camera this might also be a better choice over the X-T2, as you likely have already invested in either X-Pro2 or the X-T2. This smaller camera, provided you are not in inclement weather, gives you an option of a more discreet camera for the street. It also makes an even better companion to the X-Pro2, which does not have an articulating screen, for those over the head or close to ground shots. After all age or mud sometimes makes it impossible to get down low enough to either see the LCD on the X-Pro2 or look through its viewfinder.
As an Upgrade From a DSLR
If you are moving across from a DSLR to the mirrorless world then the X-T2, in most cases, would be a better choice, as this Fujifilm camera is so much smaller than any DSLR on the market. If you are shooting with a lower end DSLR, like the Nikon D5600, the addition cost of this camera buys you an upgrade that has a lot of the features of a D500, and the image quality of the full frame D750 (unless you are shooting at very high ISOs), at a lower price and in a smaller package. So you would not only be moving across but upgrading to a feature rich camera with better image quality.
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The lack of a mirror and silent electronic shutter does make for reduce the risk of vibrations when the camera is on the tripod for slower shots, and if you are trying to capture fast moving objects the Fujifilm camera's 14 frames per second speed is more likely to produce better results than the 6.5 frames per second on the Nikon camera.
Bracketing on the Fujifilm camera is limited to three frames at a maximum increments of two stops, whereas the D750 has up to seven brackets at a maximum of two stops; with the advancements in sensors and high dynamic range processing, this difference may no longer be an important issue, and certainly I have not found this a problem since selling my Nikon equipment.
One of the secrets of shooting mirrorless over DSLR is the viewfinder shows the jpeg! In other words, before you press the shutter, you can see what you will be getting. This allows you to avoid shooting a series of shots before checking the LCD only to find your settings were all wrong. In addition to this, you can correct the jpeg's exposure and see the adjustment results in the viewfinder prior to taking the shot.
Finally, there is the replacement of a digital read out on the Nikon cameras with real dials, especially on the X-T2 where it has a separate dial for ISO and Speed, with the aperture settings on the lenses. Although this appears at first to be a "retro" look and perhaps cosmetic, it does, in fact, make the camera easier to operate and a pleasure to use. The X-T2 as a result quickly melts into the background as you concentrate on your photography.
Comparing X-T2 Specification to the X-T20
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| Model and Price |
FUJIFILM X-T2 $1950 CAD
(with 18-55 f.8-4OIS lens $2400) |
FUJIFILM X-T20 $1200 CAD
(with 18-55 f.8-4OIS lens $1600) |
| Effective pixels |
24.3 million pixels
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| Image sensor |
23.6mm x 15.6mm(APS-C)X-Trans CMOS III with primary colour filter.
Sensor Cleaning system
Ultra Sonic Vibration |
23.6mm x 15.6mm(APS-C)X-Trans CMOS III with primary colour filter.
Sensor Cleaning system
Ultra Sonic Vibration |
| Storage media | SD Card (-2G) / SDHC Card (-32G) / SDXC Card (-256G) UHS-I / UHS-II | SD Card (-2G) / SDHC Card (-32G) / SDXC Card (-256G) UHS-I |
| File format |
Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.3), RAW: 14bit RAW (RAF original format), RAW+JPEG
Movie Mod MOD: Movie Video Compression: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 Audio: Linear PCM/ Stereo sound 48KHz sampling
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| Number of recorded pixels |
L: (3:2) 6000 x 4000 / (16:9) 6000 x 3376 / (1:1) 4000 x 4000
M: (3:2) 4240 x 2832 / (16:9) 4240 x 2384 / (1:1) 2832 x 2832
S: (3:2) 3008 x 2000 / (16:9) 3008 x 1688 / (1:1) 2000 x 2000
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| Lens mount |
FUJIFILM X mount
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| Sensitivity |
Standard Output Sensitivity: AUTO1 / AUTO2 / AUTO3 (up to ISO12800) / ISO200 to 12800(1/3 step)
Extended output sensitivity: ISO100 / 25600 / 51200
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| Exposure control |
TTL 256-zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average / Center Weighted
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| Exposure mode |
P(Program AE), A (Aperture Priority AE), S (Shutter Speed Priority AE), M (Manual Exposure)
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| Exposure comp. |
-5.0EV - +5.0EV, 1/3EV step (movie recording : -2.0EV - +2.0EV)
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| Image Stabilizer |
Only with OIS type lenses
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| Shutter type |
Focal Plane Shutter
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| Shutter speed |
Mechanical Shutter
4 sec. to 1/8000 sec.(P mode), 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec.(All modes)
Bulb mode(up to 60 min), TIME : 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec.
Electronic Shutter*3
30 sec. to 1/32000 sec.(P / A / S / M modes)
Bulb mode : 1 sec. fixed, TIME : 30 sec to 1/32000sec.
Mechanical + Electronic Shutter
4 sec. to 1/32000 sec.(P mode), 30 sec. to 1/32000 sec.(All modes)
Bulb mode(up to 60 min), TIME : 30 sec. to 1/32000 sec.
Synchronized shutter speed for flash
1/250 sec. or slower |
Mechanical Shutter
4 sec. to 1/4000 sec.(P mode), 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec.(All modes)
Bulb mode(up to 60 min), TIME : 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec.
Electronic Shutter*3
4 sec. to 1/4000 sec.(P mode)
1 sec. to 1/32000 sec. (P / A / S / M modes)
Bulb mode : 1 sec. fixed, TIME : 1sec to 1/32000sec.
Mechanical + Electronic Shutter
4 sec. to 1/32000 sec.(P mode), 30 sec. to 1/32000 sec.(All modes)
Bulb mode(up to 60 min), TIME : 30 sec. to 1/32000 sec.
Synchronized shutter speed for flash
1/180 sec. or slower |
| Continuous shooting |
Approx. 14.0 fps [Only Electronic Shutter](JPEG: 42 frames, Lossless compression RAW: 28 frames, Uncompressed RAW: 25 frames)
Approx. 11.0 fps [Only with Electronic Shutter] (JPEG: 73 frames, Lossless compression RAW: 30 frames, Uncompressed RAW: 27 frames)
Approx. 8.0fps (JPEG: 83 frames, Lossless compression RAW: 33 frames, Uncompressed RAW: 27 frames)
Approx. 5.0fps (JPEG: endless, Lossless Compression RAW: 39 frames, Uncompressed RAW: 30 frames) * recordable frames depends on recording media
* Speed of continuous shooting depends on shooting environment and shooting frames
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Approx. 14.0 fps [Only Electronic Shutter](JPEG: 42 frames Lossless compression RAW: 23 frame Uncompressed RAW: 22 frames)
Approx. 11.0 fps [Only Electronic Shutter] (JPEG: 56 frames Lossless compression RAW: 24 frame Uncompressed RAW: 23 frames)
Approx. 8.0 fps (JPEG: 62 frames Lossless compression RAW: 25 frame Uncompressed RAW: 23 frames)
Approx. 5.0 fps (JPEG: 68 frames Lossless compression RAW: 28 frame Uncompressed RAW: 25 frames)
Approx. 4.0 fps (JPEG: 73 frames Lossless compression RAW: 29 frame Uncompressed RAW: 25 frames)
Approx. 3.0 fps (JPEG: 81 frames Lossless compression RAW: 32 frame Uncompressed RAW: 27 frames) * recordable frames depends on recording media
* Speed of continuous shooting depends on shooting environment and shooting frames
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| Auto bracketing |
AE Bracketing(±2EV / ±5/3EV / ±4/3EV / ±1EV / ±2/3EV / ±1/3EV)
Film simulation bracketing(Any 3 types of film simulation selectable)
Dynamic Range Bracketing (100% · 200% · 400%)
ISO sensitivity Bracketing (±1/3EV / ±2/3EV / ±1EV)
White Balance Bracketing (±1 / ±2 / ±3)
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| Focus |
Mode: Single AF / Continuous AF / MF
type: Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF frame selection: Single point AF: EVF / LCD: 13x7 / 25x13 (Changeable size of AF frame among 5 types),
Zone AF: 3x3 / 5x5 / 7x7 from 91 areas on 13x7 grid,
Wide/Tracking AF: (up to 18 area) * AF-S : Wide
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| White balance |
Automatic Scene recognition, Custom1~3, Color temperature(2500K~10000K)
Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White),Incandescent light, Underwater
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| Self-timer |
10sec. / 2sec.
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| Interval timer |
Yes (Setting : Interval, Number of shots, Starting time)
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| Flash modes |
FLASH MODE: TTL (FLASH AUTO / STANDARD / SLOW SYNC.) / MANUAL / COMMANDER / OFF (When EF-X8 is set) SYNC. MODE: 1ST CURTAIN / 2ND CURTAIN / AUTO FP(HSS)
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| Hot shoe |
Yes (Dedicated TTL Flash compatible)
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| Viewfinder |
0.5 inch approx. 2.36 millions dots OLED Color Viewfinder Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area: approx. 100%
Eyepoint: approx. 23mm (from the rear end of the camera's eyepiece) Diopter adjustment: -4~+2m-1
Magnification: 0.77x with 50mm lens (35mm equivalent) at infinity and diopter set to -1.0m-1
Diagonal angle of view: approx. 38° (Horizontal angle of view: approx. 31° )
Built-in eye sensor |
0.39-in., approx. 2,360K-dot OLED color viewfinder, Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area : approx. 100%
Eye point : approx. 17.5mm ( from the rear end of the camera's eyepiece), Diopter adjustment : -4m ~ +2m-1(dpt)
Magnification : 0.62x with 50mm lens(35mm format equivalent) at infinity and diopter set to -1m-1.
Diagonal angle of view : approx. 30°( Horizontal angle of view : approx. 25°) Built-in eye sensor |
| LCD monitor | 3.0 inch, aspect ratio 3:2, approx. 1,040K-dot, 3 way tilt | 3.0-inch, aspect ratio 3:2, approx. 1040K-dot 2 way tilt |
| Movie recording |
[4K (3840x2160)] 29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p 100Mbps up to approx. 10min.
[Full HD (1920x1080)] 59.94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p 100Mbps up to approx. 15 min.
[HD (1280x720)] 59.94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p / 23.98p 50Mbps up to approx. 30min.
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| Film Simulations |
15 modes (PROVIA/Standard, Velvia/Vivid, ASTIA/Soft, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, Black & White, Black & White+Ye Filter, Black & White+R Filter, Black & White+G Filter, Sepia, ACROS,ACROS+Ye Filter, ACROS+R Filter, ACROS+G Filter)
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| Dynamic range |
AUTO, 100%, 200%, 400%
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| Advanced filter |
Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Soft focus,Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple)
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| Wireless transmitter |
Standard: IEEE 802.11b / g / n (standard wireless protocol)
Encryption, WEP / WPA / WPA2 mixed mode
Access mode: Infrastructure
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| Wireless function |
Geotagging, Wireless communication (Image transfer), View & Obtain Images, Remote camera shooting,PC Autosave, instax printer print
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| Terminal |
Digital interface
USB3.0 (High-Speed) / micro USB terminal * connectable with Remote Release RR-90 (sold separately) HDMI output
HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Others
ø3.5mm, stereo mini connector (Microphone) / ø2.5mm, Remote Release Connector
Hot shoe, Mechanical release shutter button |
Digital interface
USB2.0 (High-Speed) / micro USB terminal * connectable with Remote Release RR-90 (sold separately) HDMI output
HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Other
Φ2.5mm, stereo mini connector Microphone |
| Power supply | Approx. 340 still frames using XF35mm F1.4 R set to LCD monitor on. Battery life in movie capture with Face off in 4K: approx. 40 min., full HD approx. 50min. |
Approx. 350 still frames using XF35mm F1.4 R set to LCD monitor on. Battery life in movie capture with Face off in 4K: approx. 50 min., full HD approx. 60min.
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| Dimensions | 132.5mm (W) x 91.8mm (H) x 49.2mm (D) (minimum depth 35.4mm) | 118.4mm (W) x 82.8mm (H) x 41.4mm (D) / 4.66in. (W) x 3.26in. (H) x 1.63in. (D) (Minimum Depth : 31.9mm / 1.3 in.) |
| Operating Temp. | -10°C - +40°C | 0°C - 40°C |
| Weight | Approx. 507g with battery and SD card | Approx. 383g with battery and SD card |
| Operating Humidity |
10 - 80% (no condensation)
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| Starting time | Approx 0.3sec. | Approx 0.4sec. |
| Accessories included |
Li-ion battery NP-W126S
Battery charger BC-W126
Shoe-mount flash unit EF-X8
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Strap clip
Protective cover
Clip attaching tool
Hot shoe cover
Vertical Power Booster Grip connector cover
Sync terminal cover
Owner's manual
Warranty+D66 |
Li-ion battery NP-W126S
Battery charger BC-W126
Body cap
Shoulder strap
Metal strap clip
Protective cover
Clip attaching tool
Owner's manual |
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