Fujifilm
X-T20
Small X-T body with 24MP X-Trans III, 4K recording, and classic Fujifilm controls.
$899
Released Jan 2017
Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
X100V is 3 years newer.
Wins
X-T20
Wins
X100V
7 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 14 fps)
- BX100V has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BX100V has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BX100V has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 8 fps)
- AX-T20 has higher RAW buffer depth (23 frames vs 17 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-T20
118 × 83 × 41 mm
383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
X-T20 is 10mm narrower and 12mm thinner than X100V but it is also 8mm taller.
X-T20 is 95 g lighter than X100V.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm X-T20 · 53mm X100V
Sensor size, to scale
X-T20
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-T20
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X100V: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-T20
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.4, 82.8, 41.4
RAW buffer depth
23 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
Weight
383 g vs 478 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X100V
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 14 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only X100V supports it
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 350 shots
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-T20
Pros
- ✓24MP X-Trans III
- ✓4K video
- ✓Compact body
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older AF
- –Single card slot
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-T20 or X100V?
X100V scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for X-T20 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-T20 and X100V?
X-T20 is 24.3 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-T20 and X100V have in-body image stabilization?
X-T20 does not have IBIS, while x100V does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T20 or the X100V?
X-T20 reaches 14 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-T20 and X100V?
X-T20 weighs 383 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X-T20 is 95 g lighter.
Do the X-T20 and X100V record 4K video?
X-T20: 4K up to 30p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X-T20 and X100V weather sealed?
X-T20: No. X100V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X-T20 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X100V the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-T20 launched at $899 and X100V at $1,399. The X-T20 is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.