Fujifilm X-T20 vs X-E3: full comparison

The X-E3 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T20 counters on price and size.

Also searched as XT20 vs XE3, and in the other order as XE3 vs XT20.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm X-E3 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-T and the X-E. Both launched in 2017. Both launched at 899 USD.

The X-T20 doesn't win any of the headline spec categories outright. Its case is price, size, and how it feels in your hand, not the numbers.

The X-E3 isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 337g body.

So which one? If you want the more capable all-rounder, get the X-T20. If a lighter 337g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-E3 is the smarter buy.

Where the X-T20 wins

No clear wins on the headline specs — its case is price, size, or feel.

Where the X-E3 wins

  • +a lighter 337g body

Who should buy the X-T20 or X-E3?

Buy the X-T20 if…

If you already shoot Fuji and just want the cheaper available body, the X-T20 is the practical pick. Read the full X-T20 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X-E3 if…

Pick the X-E3 if a lighter 337g body matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-E handling. Read the full X-E3 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-T20 vs X-E3: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T20Fujifilm X-E3
  • 24MP X-Trans III sensor at 383g
  • 4K/30p video still usable
  • Tilting touchscreen on a small body
  • Compact X-T-style design
  • 24.3 MP X-Trans III sensor in 337g
  • 4K/30p video on tap
  • Touchscreen with focus joystick
  • Compact rangefinder design
  • Discontinued, no in-body stabilization
  • Single SD UHS-I slot, not weather sealed
  • Discontinued and no in-body stabilization
  • Fixed non-tilting rear screen

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T20 review and X-E3 review.

X-T20 vs X-E3: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T20X-T20
2017 · $899
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-E3X-E3
2017 · $899
General
Release year20172017
Launch price899 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 profileNoNo
Physical
StabilizationNoneNone
ViewfinderEVF (2.36M dot)EVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3" tilt touch3" fixed touch
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight383g337g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)350 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-T20 review and the Fujifilm X-E3 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.