Fujifilm X-T3 vs X-T2
The X-T3 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T2 counters on a lighter 507 g body.
The short version
The Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm X-T2 are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. The X-T3 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2018. At launch the X-T3 was $1,499 and the X-T2 $1,599, making the X-T3 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-T3 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 26.1 MP of resolution, 11 fps continuous shooting, and face/eye-detection AF, with a few smaller wins on top of that.
The X-T2 isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 507 g body.
So which one? If you want 26.1 MP of resolution, get the X-T3. If a lighter 507 g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-T2 is the smarter buy. And the X-T3 costs less — $1,499 at launch.
Where the X-T3 wins
- +26.1 MP of resolution
- +11 fps continuous shooting
- +face/eye-detection AF
- +4K/60p video
- +a 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder
- +390-shot battery life
Where the X-T2 wins
- +a lighter 507 g body
X-T3 vs X-T2: full specs
| Spec |  X-T32018 · $1,499 |  X-T22016 · $1,599 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Launch price | $1,499 | $1,599 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 26.1 MP | 24.3 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans IV | X-Trans III |
| Processor | X-Processor 4 | X-Processor Pro |
| ISO range | 160–12800 | 200–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 325 |
| Subject detection | face-eye | none |
| Burst (fps) | 11 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K 60p | 4K 30p |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log | F-Log |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (3.69M dot) | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt touch | 3" tilt |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 539 g | 507 g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Card types | SD UHS-II / SD UHS-II | SD UHS-II / SD UHS-II |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 390 shots | 340 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 6 | 5 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.