Fujifilm X-T2 vs X-T20: full comparison

The X-T2 and X-T20 are closely matched — the right pick comes down to what you shoot.

Also searched as XT2 vs XT20, and in the other order as XT20 vs XT2.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X-T20 are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. The X-T20 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2017. At launch the X-T2 was 1,599 USD and the X-T20 899 USD, making the X-T20 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-T2 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you weather sealing and 2 card slots.

The X-T20 isn't far behind. It hits back with 350-shot battery life and a lighter 383g body.

So which one? If you want weather sealing, get the X-T2. If 350-shot battery life is closer to what you actually need, the X-T20 is the smarter buy. And the X-T20 costs less — 899 USD at launch.

Where the X-T2 wins

  • +weather sealing
  • +2 card slots

Where the X-T20 wins

  • +350-shot battery life
  • +a lighter 383g body

Who should buy the X-T2 or X-T20?

Buy the X-T2 if…

Pick the X-T2 if weather sealing, 2 card slots matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T2 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X-T20 if…

Pick the X-T20 if 350-shot battery life, a lighter 383g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 899 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T20 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-T2 vs X-T20: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T2Fujifilm X-T20
  • First 4K-capable X-T with F-Log
  • Dual SD UHS-II slots, weather sealed
  • 24.3 MP X-Trans III sensor
  • Compatible with the VPB-XT2 booster grip
  • 24MP X-Trans III sensor at 383g
  • 4K/30p video still usable
  • Tilting touchscreen on a small body
  • Compact X-T-style design
  • Discontinued, no in-body stabilization
  • No touch LCD, no subject detection
  • Discontinued, no in-body stabilization
  • Single SD UHS-I slot, not weather sealed

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T2 review and X-T20 review.

X-T2 vs X-T20: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T2X-T2
2016 · $1,599
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-T20X-T20
2017 · $899
General
Release year20162017
Launch price1,599 USD899 USD
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels24.3 MP24.3 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans IIIX-Trans III
ProcessorX-Processor ProX-Processor Pro
ISO range200–12800200–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points325325
Subject detectionnonenone
Burst (fps)88
Video
Max video4K 30p4K 30p
CodecH.264H.264
Log profileF-LogNo
Physical
StabilizationNoneNone
ViewfinderEVF (2.36M dot)EVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3" tilt3" tilt touch
Weather sealedYesNo
Weight507g383g
Storage
Card slots21
Card typesSD UHS-II / SD UHS-IISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)340 shots350 shots
Software
Film sims55

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.

In-depth reviews

For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-T2 review and the Fujifilm X-T20 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.