Fujifilm X-T20 vs XF10: full comparison

The X-T20 leads on more headline specs, but the XF10 counters on face/eye-detection AF and a lighter 279g body.

Also searched as XT20 vs XF10, and in the other order as XF10 vs XT20.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm XF10 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-T and the XF10. The XF10 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2018. At launch the X-T20 was 899 USD and the XF10 499 USD, making the XF10 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 XF10 isn't far behind. It hits back with face/eye-detection AF and a lighter 279g body.

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 XF10 is the smarter buy. And the XF10 costs less — 499 USD at launch.

Where the X-T20 wins

  • +24.3 MP of resolution
  • +8 fps continuous shooting
  • +4K/30p video
  • +a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder
  • +350-shot battery life

Where the XF10 wins

  • +face/eye-detection AF
  • +a lighter 279g body

Who should buy the X-T20 or XF10?

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 XF10 if…

Pick the XF10 if face/eye-detection AF, a lighter 279g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 499 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward XF10 handling. Read the full XF10 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-T20 vs XF10: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T20Fujifilm XF10
  • 24MP X-Trans III sensor at 383g
  • 4K/30p video still usable
  • Tilting touchscreen on a small body
  • Compact X-T-style design
  • Lightest Fuji ever at 279g
  • Cheapest fixed-lens Fuji at 499 USD
  • Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection
  • Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
  • Discontinued, no in-body stabilization
  • Single SD UHS-I slot, not weather sealed
  • 4K capped at 15 fps, no log
  • No viewfinder, no IBIS, fixed LCD

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T20 review and XF10 review.

X-T20 vs XF10: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T20X-T20
2017 · $899
Product photo of the Fujifilm XF10XF10
2018 · $499
General
Release year20172018
Launch price899 USD499 USD
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels24.3 MP24.2 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans IIIBayer
ProcessorX-Processor ProUnnamed Bayer engine
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)None
LCD3" tilt touch3" fixed touch
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight383g279g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-95
Battery life (CIPA)350 shots330 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 XF10 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.