Fujifilm X-T20. Week with an expert

Introduction

Over the past year, Fujifilm has greatly updated its lineup with several very interesting cameras. Following the flagship Fujifilm X-T2, the Fujifilm X-T20 camera appeared , the hero of this review. Get price Fujifilm X-T20 The novelty has a lot in common with the X-T2. It is equipped with the same APS-C format matrix - X-Trans CMOS III - with a resolution of 24 megapixels and the same advanced hybrid autofocus system. It uses 325 focus areas distributed throughout the frame field. Moreover, 169 of them are phase-type, their sensors are built directly into the matrix. Burst speed is 14 frames per second when working with an electronic shutter, with a mechanical shutter - 8 frames per second.

Fujifilm X-T20 is much more affordable than its predecessor: this camera is almost half the price, plus it has a lot of features that are useful to a novice photographer. For example, there is an intelligent auto mode Advanced SR AUTO and built-in flash. Ergonomics are also simplified.

X-T20 / XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II Installation: ISO 100, F14, 4 s, 70.0 mm equiv.Download RAW

The X-T20 has a touch screen. This compares the new product from previous models.

Fujifilm X is based on APS-C format matrices. Refusal of a full frame allowed to significantly reduce the dimensions of photographic equipment.

With the X-T20, you can use interchangeable optics from Fujifilm and other brands equipped with the Fujifilm X mount.

X-T20 / XF50mmF2 R WR Settings: ISO 400, F2, 1/300 s, 75.0 mm equiv.

If you already have a camera and Fujifilm optics , then the X-T20 in the body configuration is a great option for an upgrade. You can also buy a kit with an inexpensive Fujinon XC 16-50mm F / 3.5-5.6 OIS lens or a more advanced fast Fujinon XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS lens. The second lens allows you to better reveal the potential of the camera.

Fujifilm X-T20 with Fujinon XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS lens

The camera is available in black and silver. Here is a comparison chart for the X-T20, its predecessor X-T10 and the flagship X-T2:

	Fujifilm X-T20	Fujifilm X-T10	Fujifilm X-T2
Matrix: form factor, type, resolution	APS-C, X-Trans III 24 MP	APS-C, X-Trans II 16 MP	APS-C, X-Trans III 24 MP
CPU	X-processor Pro	EXR II	X-processor Pro
Viewfinder	electronic, OLED, 0.39 ?, 2.36 million dots	electronic, OLED, 0.39 ?, 2.36 million dots	electronic, OLED, 0.5 ?, 2.36 million dots
Dust and moisture protection, frost resistance up to -10 ° ?	not	not	Yes
Autofocus: number of dots, AF type	325 points (169 phase), hybrid	77 points (15 phase), hybrid	325 points (169 phase), hybrid
Sensitivity Range, ISO	200–12800 (100–51200 in advanced mode)	200–6400 (100–51200 JPEG)	200–12800 (100–51200 in advanced mode)
Burst speed, frames / s	14 (electronic shutter), 8 (mechanical shutter)	8.3	14 (electronic shutter), 11 (mechanical shutter with booster VPB-XT2), 8 (mechanical shutter without booster)
Minimum shutter speed, s	1/4000 (mechanical), 1/32000 (electronic)	1/4000 (mechanical), 1/32000 (electronic)	1/8000 (mechanical), 1/32000 (electronic)
Flash sync speed, sec	1/180	1/180	1/250
Built-in flash	there is	there is	not
Automatic shooting mode with a choice of scene programs	have </b>	there is	not
Video recording	4K / 30p, 100 Mbps, maximum 10 minutes. Interlaced reading, without crop. 1080 / 60p, 38 Mbps, MPEG-4 / H.264, maximum 15 minutes.	1080 / 60p, 38 Mbps, MPEG-4 / H.264, maximum 14 minutes.	4K / 30p, 100 Mbps, maximum 10 minutes. Line-by-line reading, crop 1.17x. 1080 / 60p, 38 Mbps, MPEG-4 / H.264, maximum 15 minutes.
Wi-fi	Yes	Yes	Yes
Focus point management	touchscreen, navigation buttons	navigation buttons	separate joystick
Custom buttons	8 (4, if AF point selection has been assigned on-line)	6 (2, if AF point selection has been assigned on-line)	9
Exposure Compensation	± 5 EV, ± 3 EV with the exposure compensation dial, ± 2 EV for movie recording	± 3 EV, ± 2 EV for movie recording	± 5 EV, ± 3 EV with the exposure compensation dial, ± 2 EV for movie recording
Display	3 ?, inclined, touch, 3: 2, 1,04 MP	3 ?, inclined, 3: 2, 1.04 MP	3 ?, fixed (3: 2), 1.23 MP
Memory card slots	1 (UHS-I)	1 (UHS-I)	2 (UHS-II)
Battery life	350 frames with the display on, 50 minutes of recording 4K video	350 frames when the display is on	340 frames with the display on, 40 minutes of 4K video recording
Add. battery pack	not	not	there is
Dimensions, weight with battery	118.4 × 82.8 × 41.4 mm, 383 g	118.4 × 82.8 × 40.8 mm, 381 g	132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2 mm, 501 g

Judging only by the characteristics, the new product and X-T2 have almost complete parity. X-T20 differs in the absence of a second slot for a memory card and a joystick for selecting AF points (there is also a touch screen). But compared to the X-T10, significant progress is noticeable: a new generation 24-megapixel sensor, an advanced focusing system, and 4K video recording.

X-T20 / XF50mmF2 R WR Settings: ISO 400, F4, 1/160 s, 75.0 mm equiv.

But the camera can not be judged only by numbers. How will the X-T20 show itself in practice? Let's explore all its features!