I would recommend this camera to beginner and pro still-shooters alike. If you are a film fan and want to feel as enthusiastic about your digital camera, the X-T20 will capture that magic. If you're tired of lugging around a DSLR and its bigger lenses, consider the image quality of this sensor (and Fuji's incredible line of glass). Even if you are none of these things, give this camera a closer look.

This is a great digital camera for someone who is looking for good quality images and on a budget. It comes with built in film solutions that can be changed, this helps the photos look like they were taken on a film camera. The aesthetic of the camera also makes it look like an old film camera. Especially with the dials on the top that help you pick the settings for your photo. I like that the camera is really small and compact, so if you were get a small lens you could easily carry this camera with you any where. Battery life is great, I usually turn off the camera while I walk around and turn it back on, which I have found to be very efficient for saving battery life.

Another winner from Fujifilm

I have had a couple of other Fuji digital cameras in the past and this X-T20 carries on the fine Fuji reputation. This kit lens is much better than other kit lenses found on other brands and is very sharp and bright. I wish the aperture ring was numbered, but the values do show up on the LCD and viewfinder, so not a big deal. There is a ton of control you can program into the various buttons and control dials, so no problem there. The body is very solid, and importantly for me, is not a huge chunk of metal. The standard grip is on the smallish side, so the accessory grip may be on your list if you have larger hands. One annoying feature occurs when I try to hold the camera using my right hand only: my palm almost always depresses the right control button of the four ... MoreI have had a couple of other Fuji digital cameras in the past and this X-T20 carries on the fine Fuji reputation. This kit lens is much better than other kit lenses found on other brands and is very sharp and bright. I wish the aperture ring was numbered, but the values do show up on the LCD and viewfinder, so not a big deal. There is a ton of control you can program into the various buttons and control dials, so no problem there. The body is very solid, and importantly for me, is not a huge chunk of metal. The standard grip is on the smallish side, so the accessory grip may be on your list if you have larger hands. One annoying feature occurs when I try to hold the camera using my right hand only: my palm almost always depresses the right control button of the four buttons surrounding the 'menu/OK' button. I have this set for flash control and then have to get out of that setting before proceeding. I reported on another Fuji camera that an accessory flash unit partially covers the shutter control dial making it difficult to see the numbers. This is a very easy camera to use and you have the fall-back ability to flip the auto lever if you are presssed for time and let the camera do the work for you. I like cameras with a built-in flash and hot shoe so this camera covers both of those areas. I wish the image stabilization was built in the body instead of being lens-specific. That would really open up the excellent Fuji lens selection. I like the camera a lot just as I did the other Fujis I had in the past.

Everything I wanted and more

My first Fujifilm product and I couldn't be happier. I struggled to find an in-depth review with candid opinions rather than just stats/facts while I was considering this camera and after purchasing, I feel compelled to write something comprehensive. Now let me start by saying that I'm a professional photographer and I generally do all my work photography with large, full-frame DSLR cameras, but I was in search of a camera that is small, powerful, and fun to shoot with. There are plenty of reviewers out there who do dynamic testing of all the technical specs, so I'll just be giving my candid, honest opinion of this camera as a happy consumer. If you're looking for the short answer: Buy this camera. If you're looking for a small, high quality, fully functional ... MoreMy first Fujifilm product and I couldn't be happier. I struggled to find an in-depth review with candid opinions rather than just stats/facts while I was considering this camera and after purchasing, I feel compelled to write something comprehensive. Now let me start by saying that I'm a professional photographer and I generally do all my work photography with large, full-frame DSLR cameras, but I was in search of a camera that is small, powerful, and fun to shoot with. There are plenty of reviewers out there who do dynamic testing of all the technical specs, so I'll just be giving my candid, honest opinion of this camera as a happy consumer. If you're looking for the short answer: Buy this camera. If you're looking for a small, high quality, fully functional mirrorless camera that's loaded with tons of features, that's customizable, and reasonably priced, then this is the one. Did I mention all the wonderful glass available from Fuji? Long answer: (Examples were taken with the x-t20 and the xf 35mm f/2 R WR.) Image quality - This 24mp aps-c sensor is fantastic. It's sharp and clear, and renders image quality even at higher ISO settings. The colors on this camera are also fantastic. I shoot RAW so definitely comes out of the camera pretty flat (which is what I'm looking for), but it has high quality color information. High enough resolution that cropping is an option if needed without too much quality sacrifice. Noise is a slight issue at higher ISO, more than my Full-Frame I'm used to but barely, and it can be easily managed with some basic noise reduction in post-processing. I generally shoot below ISO 1600 where noise is no issue at all, but even up to levels of 3200 or 5000 quality loss due to image noise is acceptable. So this is a great camera for use in low light, especially when used with Fuji's fast primes like the 35mm f/2 WR that I use. Dynamic range is something to talk about on this camera for sure. It has fantastic dynamic range when shooting RAW and can be adjusted nearly a full 3 stops without too much degradation in quality. When shooting a photo such as the attached photo through a gazebo into a bright exterior scene with the sailboat and rainbow, you can expose for the bright part of the scene and still draw amazing detail out of the shadowy dark region of the photo. See for yourself after some adjusting with Adobe Light Room (Lr). Another example photos attached is to show the clarity and contrast capabilities. This black and white image is of the Portland Maine Customs House. Design - This camera is designed to be similar to the old film SLR cameras of the past and I'll say, I have been missing my Pentax k-1000 and this camera looks and even feels a bit like shooting with that again which was fun. Above all, photography needs to be fun, and using this camera has definitely been exactly that. I read a review somewhere that said this camera simply has soul, and that reviewer is right! Manual adjustment knobs are all great to have and with the small size of the camera and the precise adjustments available on modern cameras, they have found a way to combine the full stop adjustments on the physical dedicated shutter speed knob and then add the thumb dial to fine tune your exposures. The articulating screen is a great addition. It doesn't fully articulate like some other screens I've used and it leaves a little to be desired when shooting verticals but I know they solved that with the x-t2 and they simply had to loose that feature in the interest of size. No weather sealing is another compromise to keep cost/size down and I'm fine with it. It still has a solid construction. Also, many xf lenses are in fact weather sealed still, and usually my lenses are what I worry about with dust and moisture. battery life is short but the camera comes in the box with two batteries which is generous of Fujifilm and having two batteries has left me with plenty of power for a day of shooting, the key is to turn the camera off between photos, and this is made possibly by my next point. The on switch wraps around the shutter making it easy to access and it has become reflex for me to now turn on, compose, focus, shoot, and turn off all in one smooth process. The reason I can do this is because there is practically zero lag in the startup. I believe Fujifilm claims a .4 sec startup to be exact but it fast enough that I don't notice any startup time. In fact, it feels like it turns on faster than it wakes up if its asleep, so for me it's actually better to turn it off between subjects. If you turn off often, you will have no power issues. The touch screen is a nice addition, and all the touch-to-focus and touch-to-shoot are fast, accurate, and effective. This is the first electronic view finder (EVF) that I've used and I'm immediately sold on the concept. I always liked my mirrors and optical view finder (OVF) and mirrors to look directly through the lens (TTL), but this is a great alternate solution for shooting on bright sunny days. I'd have to say my favorite thing about the construction of the camera body is that there is a long list of buttons on the body that can be customized to specific features that suit you best. The list of customizable options and buttons was longer than I expected and it will take me quite a while to fine tune all these options but long term, the camera will be so well suited to me, it'll be hard to shoot any other camera body. There is a custom menu option as well where you can keep a short list - favorites if you will - of most used menu settings and keep them all in one place which immediately becomes your default menu screen when you press the menu button. I can't believe I'm actually saying this but, the pop-up flash is a nice addition. This is a travel and every-day camera for me so there will be some situations where I need to capture a memory and an on-body pop-up flash will be a fair sacrifice in light quality to ensure that the photo doesn't get missed altogether. Size is perfect to me. I know that some think it's too small but this camera is specifically designed to be travel worthy so I find the size just right. The rubber grips actually proved a decent grip as well. Holding this camera will not be super easy for those with big hands, but then again, if you want a big camera, then this camera wasn't designed for you. This camera is designed to be travel size and still a powerful camera and it is both of those things. Conclusion: This will not be replacing my full-frame DSLR but it will be going everywhere with me and in some cases it just might even be my secondary camera for some work gigs. It's making my day-to-day photography more fun and because of that, I bring it more places, which in turn is allowing more photography opportunities. I recommend this camera to anyone leaning towards it. Thanks for reading, Hope this helps

Fun to Use

I have been a fan of Nikon since I bought my first FM-1 in 1982. I have a box of Nikon digital cameras and none of them makes me feel like I did when I was shooting with the one of my FM's. I have been looking at the Fujifilm cameras for several years and finally decided to make the jump. I have to say this is the first camera I have purchased in over 15 years that has me excited about taking photos again. I used it for a three week garden tour in England. I am very pleased with the cameras performance and I found the owners manual very helpful when trying out different setting in different lighting conditions. I chose this model because of all of the manual setting and because, unlike my wife's X100F with the fixed lens, I can swap out lenses and even turn this ... MoreI have been a fan of Nikon since I bought my first FM-1 in 1982. I have a box of Nikon digital cameras and none of them makes me feel like I did when I was shooting with the one of my FM's. I have been looking at the Fujifilm cameras for several years and finally decided to make the jump. I have to say this is the first camera I have purchased in over 15 years that has me excited about taking photos again. I used it for a three week garden tour in England. I am very pleased with the cameras performance and I found the owners manual very helpful when trying out different setting in different lighting conditions. I chose this model because of all of the manual setting and because, unlike my wife's X100F with the fixed lens, I can swap out lenses and even turn this into a street shooter with a prime mount lens. I haven't purchased that lens yet but I know what I will be asking for when my birthday rolls around! When I read the reviews I wasn't too worried about comments about the size because I wanted a smaller camera. Having said that I could see the body being about 110% of it's current size. The size of the buttons, screen etc. are all fine they just need a bit more room. I will also say that someone should design a little stick-on nub that could go on the body next to the wheel on the right hand side of the camera as I, like many others have mentioned, inadvertently pressed this button about a 100 times. Depressing the shutter release button half way functions as a back button so it wasn't a disaster but it is annoying especially when trying to capture impromptu shots. When I first started using the camera I also pressed the delete button several times and ended up trashing some images. I somehow managed to avoid pressing that button by accident after the first few days but I think it could also use a little raised surface around it to make pressing that button more intentional. After all deleting images is something that should take a bit of conscience effort!

Great little camera

I really love my new X-T20. It's small size makes it very easy to take along for the ride. The controls are very cool and remind me of the camera I brought home from Vietnam in the 60's, but with the amazing technology of a modern mirrorless camera. I especially love the film simulation capabilities. The included 18-55 lens is of much better quality than the lenses usually supplied with camera bodies. The f/2.8 maximum aperture gives me lots more in the way of options in low light and the build quality is really good. I'm finding I'm shooting mostly at the wide end of the zoom range, between 18 and 23 mm, for my outdoor and landscape shots. I may go for the XF 23 mm f/2 lens when it's time to add lenses but am also considering the XF 16 mm f/2.8 for its wider ... MoreI really love my new X-T20. It's small size makes it very easy to take along for the ride. The controls are very cool and remind me of the camera I brought home from Vietnam in the 60's, but with the amazing technology of a modern mirrorless camera. I especially love the film simulation capabilities. The included 18-55 lens is of much better quality than the lenses usually supplied with camera bodies. The f/2.8 maximum aperture gives me lots more in the way of options in low light and the build quality is really good. I'm finding I'm shooting mostly at the wide end of the zoom range, between 18 and 23 mm, for my outdoor and landscape shots. I may go for the XF 23 mm f/2 lens when it's time to add lenses but am also considering the XF 16 mm f/2.8 for its wider angles. In the meantime, I plan to take my X-T20 on a long road trip soon where I can really explore this camera's utility for landscapes. The only complaint I have is with the accessories I bought with the camera. The little holster bag is so small it will not even accommodate the little X-T20 comfortably, and I have no place to carry normal accessories like the battery charger or filters. So will scrap the holster bag and get something usable. All in all, I find this camera is perfect for me so far. Thanks, Fuji for a great littler camera.

If you don't love this camera, you don't love photography.

I am writing this shortly after the announcement of the X-T3, and I can only hope that Fujifilm will continue their practice started with the X-T10 and continued with the X-T20, which is to issue a "baby" version of their flagship cameras which offers about 80% of the features of the "big ones". The view finder is smaller here, but it's truly not a very noticeable shortcoming. Video capabilities are somewhat diminished due to shorter clip length, but for B-roll, this will do nicely, and deliver video in Fujifilm's beloved film emulations. (Classic Chrome and Acros both look gorgeous straight out of camera, F-Log is reserved for the professional big brother.) The X-T20 is a fun, grab-and-go, super capable camera that accommodates all of Fuji's brilliant lenses. The ... MoreI am writing this shortly after the announcement of the X-T3, and I can only hope that Fujifilm will continue their practice started with the X-T10 and continued with the X-T20, which is to issue a "baby" version of their flagship cameras which offers about 80% of the features of the "big ones". The view finder is smaller here, but it's truly not a very noticeable shortcoming. Video capabilities are somewhat diminished due to shorter clip length, but for B-roll, this will do nicely, and deliver video in Fujifilm's beloved film emulations. (Classic Chrome and Acros both look gorgeous straight out of camera, F-Log is reserved for the professional big brother.) The X-T20 is a fun, grab-and-go, super capable camera that accommodates all of Fuji's brilliant lenses. The 18-55mm bundled here is famous as one of the best, if not THE best, "kit" lenses ever. They're no longer made in Japan (Phillipines), and neither is the body (China), but I haven't been able to notice any difference. This lens has just about the perfect all-around-no-compomise zoom factor, from street friendly but not super-wide to comfortable portrait distance. Also, a great plus for video: OIS! Beginners will appreciate the handy "auto" switch on the T-T20, which gives you reliable, safe shots at almost any light condition, and you can venture into more creative settings from there. As with all Fuji cameras, the important functions are controlled by handy wheels and dials (with the exception of ISO here, but that can easily be programmed to one of the D-Pad buttons or other function buttons.) I also recommend a close look at its sister, the rangefinder-inspired X-E3, which has no flip screen, but is even more pocketable. If you don't love this camera, you don't love photography. It's as simple as that.

Less than I expected

Bought this camera with the 18-55 for a three country vacation. I usually shoot with a a 5D3 but recent health problems made the light weight of the X-T20 attractive to me. A friend of mine, another pro, changed over from Canon to all Fuji and that was an influence in my decision. I got it two weeks before the trip so I could get used to the camera, it's layout and menu system. There were several times in Rome when I wanted to smash the X-T20 onto the sidewalk. The biggest, but not the least, problem for me is ergonomic. Every time you touch this thing you change a setting. All the controls and buttons leave no room to actually handle the camera. Even after customizing the button lay-out it is almost impossible to not hit one by accident whenever you pick it up, ... MoreBought this camera with the 18-55 for a three country vacation. I usually shoot with a a 5D3 but recent health problems made the light weight of the X-T20 attractive to me. A friend of mine, another pro, changed over from Canon to all Fuji and that was an influence in my decision. I got it two weeks before the trip so I could get used to the camera, it's layout and menu system. There were several times in Rome when I wanted to smash the X-T20 onto the sidewalk. The biggest, but not the least, problem for me is ergonomic. Every time you touch this thing you change a setting. All the controls and buttons leave no room to actually handle the camera. Even after customizing the button lay-out it is almost impossible to not hit one by accident whenever you pick it up, shift it in your hands or pull it out of the bag.It has a hard time focusing in low light and fog - conditions my 5D would have had no problem with. I've never missed more shots with any other camera than with this one - that accidentally changing the settings thing again. The shutter release lacks precision. The lens has a lot of distortion. The remote app is a joke - it's actually awful.In a way I'm being unfair, comparing it to my 5D, FF vs APC, except that while doing my research for this purchase so many said it replaced 5D's, big Nikons, etc. , hence my comparison here. The picture quality is good, once the settings behave and stay where intended, and then it is fun to shoot with. I like being able to change ISO by pushing a customized button without taking my eye out of the viewfinder - wish the Canon had that feature. When I came home I called B&H and got an RA to return the X-T20. B&H was excellent as usual and did so without fuss. However, I decided to keep it just because I wanted another spare body. My reward for keeping it? Two nights ago, I missed another important shot - again because of the settings changing on me. I will use this camera as a spare body, occasionally take it out to walk with, but my Canon will continue to be my pro and go-to camera. Unfortunately, the Fuji is the best camera in this class and price range. I intend to replace it as soon as someone comes up with something better.

Still getting used to it, but definitely worth the price

As a beginner in photography, I was worried about spending over 1k on a piece of equipment that I may or may not stick with using it for years to come. I had purchased a refurbished Canon DSLR for ~$ several years ago but it was just too bulky and heavy to carry around, and I quickly lost interest in photography. I had a vacation trip coming up and I wanted to capture the moments with a better camera than my cell phone. A friend of mine who is studying photography highly recommended this model and Sony A6300. They were a bit out of my initial price range, but after comparing the sample images of cameras at both price points, I was convinced that this camera would be worth spending $1k on IF I continue to use it. It was smaller than most of the DSLRs, less heavy, but ... MoreAs a beginner in photography, I was worried about spending over 1k on a piece of equipment that I may or may not stick with using it for years to come. I had purchased a refurbished Canon DSLR for ~$ several years ago but it was just too bulky and heavy to carry around, and I quickly lost interest in photography. I had a vacation trip coming up and I wanted to capture the moments with a better camera than my cell phone. A friend of mine who is studying photography highly recommended this model and Sony A6300. They were a bit out of my initial price range, but after comparing the sample images of cameras at both price points, I was convinced that this camera would be worth spending $1k on IF I continue to use it. It was smaller than most of the DSLRs, less heavy, but still had the benefits of interchanging lenses, which I hope to venture into someday, and produced great quality images. I chose Fuji over Sony for the film simulation function (which I love). Capturing night scenes or moving objects with this camera were a bit tricky for me (thus -0.5 star but it only lets me take off a whole star), but it could be because I didn't know how to properly set up the camera for those types of situations. The Bluetooth function is great! Transferring photos and videos is easy, and the fact that you can take photos on the camera with your cell phone as a remote control is awesome, as it doesn't move the camera when I press the shutter. I'm not much of a video filming person, so 10 minutes on 4K and 15 minutes on Full HD quality were more than sufficient for me, and the video quality is amazing on both. I'm still learning a lot about the camera by watching YouTube videos and playing around with the camera. Hopefully, I'll get the hang of it soon and be able to capture more amazing moments in my life with this beauty.