The Fujifilm X-T20 is a midrange SLR-styled mirrorless camera that sits above the X-E2S and below the X-T2. The X-T20 replaces the X-T10 and offers a host of new features, including Fujifilm's latest 24MP CMOS sensor and image processor, faster burst shooting, any improved autofocus system, 4K video capture and more.
In many ways, it's a smaller, less expensive 'little brother' to the X-T2, a camera that earned a Gold Award when we reviewed it last year.
The X-T20 finds itself in a competitive field of both 'mirrored' (DSLR) and mirrorless cameras. Buyers are likely to find themselves deciding between midrange DSLRs like the Nikon D5600 and Canon EOS 77D, as well as mirrorless models such as the Sony a6300, Panasonic GX850 and the Olympus E-M5 II.
Fujifilm X-T20 Key Features:
24MP X-Trans CMOS III sensor
Up to 325 selectable AF points (169 of which offer phase detection)
2. 36M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
3" 1. 04M-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
4K UHD video at up to 30 fps, with clean output over HDMI
8 fps continuous shooting with AF, 5 fps with live view
2. 5mm jack for external microphone or wired remote control
Dials for exposure compensation, shutter speed and drive mode
The X-T20 is more about the overall package than one or two specs that standout. That said, the 24MP sensor has proven its worth on the X-Pro2 and X-T2, and the AF system has also been refined in a good way. The EVF is a pleasure to use, though the touch functions on the tilting LCD are limited. The burst rate hasn't changed since the X-T10, but the buffer size has been dramatically increased. 4K video has also been added, helping to keep the X-T20 at an even level with the best of its peers.
And let's not forget the design of the camera which has become a trademark of Fujifilm's X-series models. The classic DSLR-style design isn't getting old (at least for this reviewer) and the build quality is very good for a $900 body.
Compared to. . .
Below we'll lay out the similarities and differences between the X-T20 and the Sony a6300 and OIympus E-M5 II mirrorless cameras, along with the Canon EOS 77D DSLR.
Fujifilm X-T20
Sony a6300
Olympus E-M5 II
Canon EOS 77D
MSRP (body)
$899
$899
$1099
$899
Sensor
24MP APS-C
24MP APS-C
16MP Four Thirds
24MP APS-C
Color filter
X-Trans
Bayer
Bayer
Bayer
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Sony E
Micro Four Thirds
Canon EF/EF-S
ISO range
(expanded)
100-51200
100-51200
100-25600
100-51200
Image stabilization
Lens-based
Lens-based
In-body
Lens-based
AF system
Hybrid1
Hybrid1
Contrast-detect
Phase Detect + Dual Pixel AF2
LCD type
Tilting
Tilting
Fully articulating
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Viewfinder (magnification3)
EVF (0. 62x)
EVF (0. 7x)
EVF (0. 74x)
OVF (0. 51x)
Max shutter speed
(Electronic)
1/4000 sec (1/32,000)
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec (1/16,000)
1/4000 sec
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
No
Clip-on, rotating/ bouncable included
Yes
Flash x-sync
1/180 sec
1/160 sec
1/250 sec
1/200 sec
Burst rate
(with AF)
8 fps
8 fps
5 fps
6 fps
Mic/headphone
jacks
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Video
UHD 4K @ 30p
UHD 4K @ 30p
1080/60p
1080/60p
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi w/NFC
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi w/NFC
Weather-sealed
No
Yes
Yes
No
Battery life
350 shots
400 shots
310 shots
600 shots4
Dimensions
118 x 83 x 41mm
120 x 67 x 49mm
124 x 85 x 45mm
131 x 100 x 76mm
Weight
383 g
404 g
469 g
540 g
1. Hybrid denotes contrast and on-sensor phase detection.
2. Dual Pixel AF is a variation of on-sensor phase detection that has left/right-looking diodes on every pixel, rather than masked-out pixels on traditional PDAF systems.
3. 35mm equivalent
4. Live view battery life rated at 270 shots.
Lots to talk about before we really dive further into the X-T20. The X-T20 is remarkably competitive with its peers: sometimes an equal and other times surpassing the other cameras. The only area in which it falls a bit short is with regard to its electronic viewfinder, which is smaller than the other two mirrorless cameras (though it's larger than what you'll find on the EOS 77D). It's not weather-sealed like the a6300 and E-M5 II, so if you want that on a Fujifilm you'll need to step up to the X-T2, which is nearly double the price.
. dpreview.com2017-3-21 17:41