Fujifilm X-T20 vs X-T30: full comparison

The X-T30 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T20 counters on price and size.

Also searched as XT20 vs XT30, and in the other order as XT30 vs XT20.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm X-T30 are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. The X-T30 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2019. 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-T30 isn't far behind. It hits back with 26.1 MP of resolution, face/eye-detection AF, and 380-shot battery life.

So which one? If you want the more capable all-rounder, get the X-T20. If 26.1 MP of resolution is closer to what you actually need, the X-T30 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-T30 wins

  • +26.1 MP of resolution
  • +face/eye-detection AF
  • +380-shot battery life

Who should buy the X-T20 or X-T30?

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-T30 if…

Pick the X-T30 if 26.1 MP of resolution, face/eye-detection AF matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T30 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-T20 vs X-T30: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T20Fujifilm X-T30
  • 24MP X-Trans III sensor at 383g
  • 4K/30p video still usable
  • Tilting touchscreen on a small body
  • Compact X-T-style design
  • 26MP X-Trans IV sensor in 383g
  • 4K/30p with F-Log via firmware
  • 425-point hybrid AF with face/eye
  • Tilting touchscreen
  • Discontinued, no in-body stabilization
  • Single SD UHS-I slot, not weather sealed
  • Discontinued, superseded by X-T30 II
  • No IBIS, single SD UHS-I slot

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T20 review and X-T30 review.

X-T20 vs X-T30: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T20X-T20
2017 · $899
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-T30X-T30
2019 · $899
General
Release year20172019
Launch price899 USD899 USD
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels24.3 MP26.1 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans IIIX-Trans IV
ProcessorX-Processor ProX-Processor 4
ISO range200–12800160–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points325425
Subject detectionnoneface-eye
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" tilt touch
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight383g383g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)350 shots380 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-T30 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.