Fujifilm X-T20 vs X-T100: full comparison

The X-T20 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T100 counters on face/eye-detection AF and 430-shot battery life.

Also searched as XT20 vs XT100, and in the other order as XT100 vs XT20.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm X-T100 are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. The X-T100 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2018. At launch the X-T20 was 899 USD and the X-T100 599 USD, making the X-T100 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-T20 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 24.3 MP of resolution, 8 fps continuous shooting, and 4K/30p video, with a few smaller wins on top of that.

The X-T100 isn't far behind. It hits back with face/eye-detection AF and 430-shot battery life.

So which one? If you want 24.3 MP of resolution, get the X-T20. If face/eye-detection AF is closer to what you actually need, the X-T100 is the smarter buy. And the X-T100 costs less — 599 USD at launch.

Where the X-T20 wins

  • +24.3 MP of resolution
  • +8 fps continuous shooting
  • +4K/30p video
  • +a lighter 383g body

Where the X-T100 wins

  • +face/eye-detection AF
  • +430-shot battery life

Who should buy the X-T20 or X-T100?

Buy the X-T20 if…

Pick the X-T20 if 24.3 MP of resolution, 8 fps continuous shooting matters to you. 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.

Buy the X-T100 if…

Pick the X-T100 if face/eye-detection AF, 430-shot battery life matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 599 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T100 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-T20 vs X-T100: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T20Fujifilm X-T100
  • 24MP X-Trans III sensor at 383g
  • 4K/30p video still usable
  • Tilting touchscreen on a small body
  • Compact X-T-style design
  • Real EVF, rare at this price point
  • 3-way tilting touchscreen
  • Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection
  • 430-shot CIPA battery
  • Discontinued, no in-body stabilization
  • Single SD UHS-I slot, not weather sealed
  • Bayer sensor, not X-Trans
  • 4K capped at 15 fps, no log

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T20 review and X-T100 review.

X-T20 vs X-T100: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T20X-T20
2017 · $899
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-T100X-T100
2018 · $599
General
Release year20172018
Launch price899 USD599 USD
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels24.3 MP24.2 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans IIIBayer
ProcessorX-Processor ProEXR Processor II
ISO range200–12800200–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points32591
Subject detectionnoneface-eye
Burst (fps)86
Video
Max video4K 30p4K 15p
CodecH.264H.264
Log profileNoNo
Physical
StabilizationNoneNone
ViewfinderEVF (2.36M dot)EVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3" tilt touch3" tilt touch
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight383g448g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)350 shots430 shots
Software
Film sims56

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-T20 review and the Fujifilm X-T100 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.