Fuji X-T20 Hands-On Field Test (In Japan!)

The Fuji X-T2 is one of our favourite mirrorless cameras, so we were extremely excited to see Fuji bring out a smaller, less expensive version! To test the X-T20, we took it along on our trip to Japan to shoot the streets of Tokyo and the Fujifilm Taiwa factory!
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Shot on the Fuji X-T2

[@187onaPigeon]

Japan is just so aesthetic. I mean, you can't fail taking a good photo of the streets.

[@ChicagoRob2]

You guys have, by far, the best reviews on the internet. Very well done and kudos to the X-T20 for its great image quality.

[@nobitaadidas]

Tokyo seems like a perfect place to do gear reviews

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

It is! We hope to be back soon. I want to do all our video on the streets of Tokyo at night. In B&W. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@zhengricky5446]

TheCameraStoreTV So does HongKong

[@JohnDoe-lg2rg]

hong kong ? lol

[@ZaberAnsaryOfficial]

John Doe DigitalRev TV and Kai/Lok... :)

[@tracerx6324]

unfortunately Kai and Lok left DigitalRev, but luckily, Kai has his own channel, and Lok joins in sometimes.

[@officialtvhead]

I was watching twerk videos and ended up watching this video, now I’m about to buy this camera to shoot twerk videos, thanks bro u helped me find myself.

[@एड्वर्डकॅस्ट्रो]

I went to Japan last year, got to visit the Fukuoka Fuji Center to clean my sensor for a modest price and they did my FW upgrade and cleaned all 3 of my lenses for free. Got to play with the 100-400mm and handle the X-Pro2 (X-T2 wasnt even out yet). Fantastic service but more then that FANTASTIC country. Can't wait to go again and you guys must of had so much fun. Great video as always.

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

Just gotta say (as a fellow Canadian) that your scenery to shoot in Japan is 100x more lush, engaging and trippy than photographing alleys in Calgary... ;)

[@gebywitasubrata6435]

I upgraded my camera from Canon 600D to Fuji XT20, i could say that this is the best choice I've ever made, this gear has made my photography hobby much more fun and easier

[@1barnet1]

I've made the switch before to the X-E2 and it made it more fun(but with it's quirks) FW4.0 removed my last doubts on the decission as by then AF tracking started to work. Got the XT-20 which my girlfrein bought. Used it for a couple of days F1 in Barcelona. It simply nailed focus every single time. I was the weakest link again. my trusty 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 was solid too. Made it a powerful tool yet easy to sling arround. Later in Belgium it nailed a peregrine falcon in flight. Yes a bird the size of seagull that can go 200 mph. if it can track that. it can track EVERYTHING.

[@chuckpatterson8895]

Kudos Jordan. Beautifully shot! Your cinematography talent was showcased in this video. 👍🏼

[@stanobert3475]

Congratulations for your Fuji retailer of the year award. This is a high honor indeed!

[@BlackAdderNY]

Jordan: This black and white work is some of the best photography I've seen on a KZbin dedicated show. Awesome stuff.

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

+Jason Jung Thanks so much! Shooting Tokyo at night in B&W was some of the most fun I've ever had shooting. Hope to do more like this soon. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@GertSterner]

I really liked the look of this video. I think Fuji is making good video now.

[@dunsunyt]

Oh well I'm just an exacly oposite. White balance or colors looked somewhat weird to me.. Not realistic I would say. I bet Panasonic produces more realistic colors even though less punchy.

[@ryanthomas9306]

Daniel Guryca yah no

[@curtismcmillen3507]

They were shooting video in provia which is purposefully punchy.

[@Ildskalli]

Gert: Absolutely, it looks incredible. The night B/W takes were on a whole other level!

[@liciniooliveira-becas3618]

I think you're both right! Having an XT2 now, its video output is really nice in terms of resolution. Coming from Sony you get to note the way most manufacturers alter colours. I used to say Sony cameras show very similar to what you see, their output can be very close to real, but then people miss the warmer or punchier tones that are often more pleasant to look, like recent Olympus jpg. Canon probably still gets you the best compromise between colour presence and accuracy.

[@lophoto-net]

The Sendai backcountry is even more gorgeous in the fall with all the colourful trees! Cheers from QC, Canada

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

I was thinking the same thing! The trees must be amazing and on top of that, it must be cooler weather too! Chris @ TCSTV

[@lophoto-net]

Have you ever been in Kyoto in August? That's what I call hot and humid! Btw, my wife being from Kyoto, our kids are half Canadian, half Japanese... ;-)

[@Sinn3r1337]

Something special about the image of the Fuji, I think its a combination of the color science and the mythical "micro contrast" but you can really tell on this video its more lifelike. I have a canon but I'm liking what im seeing with the Fuji

[@juandenz2008]

Good review ! Japan is an awesome place to do some gear reviews. Nicely filmed as well, Jordan seemed inspired by the environment

[@rochester212]

Good to see Chris visiting his ancestral home and re-learning japanese again.

[@julienbeltran3714]

Great video guys ! I own a Fuji XT2 and this little XT20 might become my future B cam or light travel cam... 23mm & 35 mm f2 + the fantastic 18-55mm kit lens... mmmhh ! Great job Fujifilm, they are really on fire lately !

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

I heard that Godox is going to release a X1 transmitter for Fuji, which is going to enable Fuji shooters to an entire arsenal of Godox speedlights and monolights.

[@tracerx6324]

I have a X-T10 and I'm still impress, how it levels my images up. Mostly I shoot B&W, it looks amazing. This camera gives really a classic look and feel, even in your photos.

[@mike_dunno]

the fuji color is just so beautiful

[@JonathanPetersonlisten2EITS]

Fujifilm Square is amazing! I'm happy you both got the chance to make that trip. I hope you enjoyed the Land of the Rising Sun.

[@Cthulhou]

You can set the d-pad to move the focus point instead of using the default shortcuts. A bit less comfortable than a joystick, but still similar in use :)

[@mannaoz]

Great review and loved that smooth as silk editing you were able to achieve around the 13:00-minute stage of the review..

[@alexhiggins2796]

This camera is so good. Had it for two months now.

[@MF-CLIMB]

Alex Higgins looking at getting one this month. Can't wait

[@rxbgx]

I really love the clean room pics!

[@wallyraza3419]

wow thats what it looks like inside a camera factory,very cool! The music on this is really good as well!

[@kiwipics]

Wally Raza .. not a cool place to work though.

[@kleemyberlin6444]

Totally agree. Wonderfull camera with a great 23mm f2 lens combined. And even the 16-50mm kit-lens does a good job for traveling and candid purposes.

[@LoightaFluwid]

Notice me Chris Senpai

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

I notice you. And hopefully some game designer will make an Anime style dating game based on youtube photography hosts all vying for the love of the protagonist. It would be awesome!!!! Chris @ TCSTV

[@MikedieONE]

you mean "it would be SUGOI!"

[@Wannalouisse]

Mild gargle hahahaha

[@LoightaFluwid]

Senpai noticed me

[@MrKuriken]

Kanpai??? Kanpai!!!

[@jacobsmith6689]

Beautifully shot. Wonderful information. You guys are great. Keep up the great work.

[@lim2001burger]

Congrats on dealer of the year!!! I love Japan :)

[@actiaint]

Nice work guys - loved the factory and street shots/video.

[@EDHBlvd]

The video gets immediate thumbs up for being TheCameraStoreTV in Tokyo! 👍

[@hfranke07]

Again yet another great review from you. I love your videos and your great inputs.

[@BTMovieSecondChannel]

The transition to 04:59 was really fun, haha. Thanks for the review! I appreciate it so much how you keep relaxed and chill in your video. Nothing is over-done.

[@danieljones8706]

This video has so much eye candy in it. Good image quality.

[@philg6757]

I was thinking of upgrading from my XE-1 to the XT-2,I bought a S/H XT-1 for peanuts instead. Apart from saving a shit load of cash it`s a great performer,I don't shoot video much so I didn't see the need to buy the XT-2. Enjoyable video team,thanks.

[@lim2001burger]

Phil G yep, I did a similar thing, upgrading from an X-M1 ;)

[@ryanthomas9306]

Phil G I bought the xt-2 for stills, and I'm surprised how the video has encouraged me to shoot much more video.

[@denisgehlhaar8902]

Amazing Video about the Kamera I'm interested the most in right now. You guys are always doing such a nice job.

[@MrNYCman530]

I just purchased the X-T20 today along with the 35mm f1.4 and 16mm f1.4 lenses. Can't wait to start shooting with it. But a word of advice: Fuji's lens caps totally suck, very loose, and I suggest you purchase the Sensei screw on metal lens caps. They're very secure and dust won't seep in.

[@BJJandBS]

how you liking it?

[@gonzaress200]

えー！嬉しいです。いつも見てます。

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

We appreciate that you enjoy our show! Thank you! Chris @ TCSTV

[@vanhexus]

Wow I can't read a word, character .

[@D3ft0ne]

21st century dude, google translate.

[@mitchellsteindler]

If only any camera store actually had one in stock. Been waiting for one for months now.

[@villegas24]

I miss Japan

[@mpsaphoto]

Picked up one of these on launch days to use as a second body for weddings, with my X-Pro2, and also for use when travelling as I had a bunch planned for 2017. Needless to say, the X-Pro2 has only been used for paid work since I got the X-T20 and it's really shown its worth on trips when size is an important consideration. It's a great camera, easy to use, still much smaller than a DSLR rival and the IQ is great. If I didn't need a 2nd body, or weather sealing, I'd probably have already sold the X-Pro2.

[@JEK]

Great video as usual. Will look forward to the next exciting review from Tokyo!🇯🇵

[@wilsonnguyenprod]

Great review at alway @Chris + @Jordan! Look like a fun trip to Fuji factory :D!

[@funniq]

Wow ... amazing quality video and review ... you guys from the TCS_TV are true professionals ... you guys rock

[@GoDsBuTTeR]

This is like my 5th time watching this. I’m pretty sure I have decided to get the X-T20! Can’t wait to get my hands on it. Would y’all be interested in doing a follow up review?

[@k8tsmurf]

I bought my X-T20 based off messaging Jordan and I LOVE it! Thank you soooo much. I totally agree with Chris on the delay between the back screen and eye piece. I've now set mine to be 100% eye view as when shooting in a bright light situation (middle of the day) you can barely see the image on the back screen.

[@ronaldrico3208]

This video quality is making me want to buy an XT2. So sharp, colours are amazing. Somebody talk me out of it...

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Hello from a fellow Canadian living in Paris France... Love your channel!

[@JapTheRipperr]

Awesome work as always guys!

[@EdwardKayeplus]

OK, you convinced me. I'm going in on this. I was split between this and an A6300. Can't quite stretch to an X-T30 or A6500. The Canadian prices are a little prohibitive. I'm going to use it primarily for photos, but video is nice to have. I do wish it had that flip screen of the X-T100 though. Oh well.

[@wrakowic]

I have the same kind of dilemma, but you can use the wifi app in some cases.

[@jaymills1720]

X-T2 video looks amazing

[@joemurray]

when this popped up on my phone nofications :D perfect for my train journey right now

[@shakalaka7502]

Joe Murray i love train journeys

[@rax816]

I love brain journeys.

[@hankroest6836]

I love brain tourneys.

[@umboumbo98]

I love jrain bourneys.

[@noahginsburg6140]

Oh man I just got the xt20 and upgraded to the 16-55 2.8, makes the kit look ridiculous. Lovin it!

[@guitardude0909]

OMG love this video ive been to Japan twice and getting ready for my third next year.. So cool to see you guys enjoying Japan :)

[@adindadewit-dejong8454]

Really useful and sympathetic review

[@robertmcneal77]

Hi, Chris While I was in Narita visiting my wife's family, I visited FujiFilm Square in Roppongi on June 26, 2017. Great staff there and customer service is truly excellent! I shoot Olympus OMD-EM1 but considering Fuji now. I will try to come up to Calgary to visit your store soon. Great Video! Keep up the good work. Oh, and my Japanese is just as bad :) Sayonara

[@AugustofromBrazil]

I see that both the Panasonic GX9 and the Fujifilm X-T20 have no low pass filter, with similar features and prices. After having both in hands, which one of them would you say it's the best choice in quality for photos?

[@carlosgarciarivero]

Thanks for your review? Which one would you choose for an general purpose camera? The XT-20 or PEN-F? Thanks and please, keep posting!

[@saurabhkambliSaukaONE]

just Bought this today ! very excited !!!!

[@MichaelSeneschal]

Really impressed with the video quality of Fujifilm, although Jordan has everything to do with it (ie., great exposures etc.).

[@EvanBrand]

Great video guys, incredible production!

[@mdtasinkhan9678]

Hi there...i really want to buy a carmera... but i am confused... please tell me which one should i buy....fujifim x-t20 or sony a6000 ( i am a beginner) /// please help me find the best one.

[@augray17us]

very nice videos.. i love watching you in all your videos, you are awesome... excellent job with your reviews..

[@Fabio-rg9nv]

Would that be a nice upgrade to my Olympus E-M10? Still kinda unsure if I should stay with Micro Four Thirds or expand to Fujifilm system. The X-T20 would be a nice starting point. But is it enough of an upgrade from my E-M10? I‘m not gonna replace it, wanna keep the MFT system. Or would you recommend staying completely with MFT and getting something like the PEN-F or E-M5 later? Other question is related to video. I mainly shoot photos but when i shoot videos, now O use my iPhone because video on my E-M10 kinda sucks. How much better is the video out of the X-T20? And how is it with no in body image stabilization?

[@gabrielalamberti5860]

BTW what have you decided: I´m on the fence too, I dont know if I should get the OMD 10 mrk iii or XT20?

[@jonadol]

Hi, I'm planning on buying my first ever camera (which is a mirrorless cam). Photography is more of a hobby for me as of the moment. Which one do you recommend? Fujifilm XT20 or Sony A6000?

[@RohanGillett]

I live about 30 minutes from Harajuku!! I often go there to shoot. Great place especially with Meiji shrine, Yoyogi park and Takeshita street. And yes, Fuji Square is great with lots of history and usually a good photo exhibit on as well. Anyway, great video as always! BTW I'm an X-T2 shooter too!

[@avelmakridis6392]

Xt20 is not weather sealed. Does this mean if i want to photograph the rain outdoors.. I can not do it? Is it going to harm the camera?

[@Timc220]

Thanks for another great vid. Compared to the XT10, how many shots will it do on continuous high? Also how is the buffer once it stops shooting?

[@ntone7]

I just bought the X-T20 for my recent trip to the Canadian Rockies. I am happy with it except for position of the d-pad buttons. The lower part of my thumb (palm) presses the right and top buttons accidentally so I had to disable both shortcut keys. Maybe it's my way of gripping the camera? I will see if I can adjust my grip else I will let it go... Maybe I am better off with the upcoming X-E3?

[@plasmaturd2436]

best camera review ever,thank you so much,very helpful video

[@themattenthehat]

Hey guys, I know its a bit outside your normal content, but I think it would be pretty cool if you did a comparison between a couple ultra-affordable (say

[@heythere6983]

do you think in terms of still photos this outperforms the canon m5? sharpness?colors? You mentioned the noise is about the same right? Im thinking of an m5 with an adaptor for the other canon lenses, or maybe just getting an 80d and avoid the adaptor all together . So how would you compare image quality? Video isn't a huge deal breaker for me, 4k is nice but at the end of the day I want a camera with sharp images and nice colors. Does this have an anti aliasing feature? Cuz if not I'm assuming it will be much sharper than the canon. thanks so much I'm having a tough time figuring this out and don't want to spend hundred on renting these cameras and lenses

[@tomscott4438]

Ok, totally off the subject question. Did you see any X-E3 prototypes while you were there? I love the rangefinder body but not sure I'm up for the limitations and expense of the X-Pro-2. I didn't warm to the X-T2 because I couldn't use the EVF without leaving a significant nose print on the LCD and the X-T20 is too compact and cramped for my shooting style. Oh and BTW, don't smoke the Japanese cigs. Super strong.

[@florianbrodrecht8532]

I use Rode Video Micro with an 2.5mm to 3.5mm adaptor and it works very well

[@JohnDoe-lg2rg]

can you please give me a link where you bought the adapter ? thanks

[@florianbrodrecht8532]

I bought it in Singapour in an Electronic Mall

[@shakalaka7502]

Florian Brodrecht *Singapore

[@mikepawlikguitar]

Ohio gazaimasu... wasn't it like 4:37pm at the beginning of the video :D Anyway, ,great video! HEy Chris, what do you think of the x-t20 + 18-55 2.8-4 as a budding "professional" photographer in 2019? I *might* look at doing some weedings etc... but mostly going to try and go B2B and once in a while B2C with my photography journey. I will be doing photography as a career for the rest of my life... so when it comes to the Fuji system, do you, in your professional opinion, think it's ok to start out with? I can always switch later to Canon or Nikon...

[@jabbothehutt]

I was very interested listening at specs, features, but then Chris shows up with a green kimono style dress!!!! then I couldn't stop laughing and focus on the video anymore.

[@longrider9551]

Very nicely done,,,xt-20 looks like a really nice camera

[@ryanthomas9306]

I wanted an extremely portable crop sensor and I think I made the right choice on this body. I dont really need 4k at this moment, so the 1080p will suffice. I know people say it's small in the hands but I think itll be great for my needs

[@DarkPa1adin]

I enjoyed your presentation and videography!

[@tobymaggs3981]

great video, thanks for sticking with the fuji system to shoot it. heres something interesting i found when using both xt2 and the xt20. while the video quality was slightly better on the xt2 it had quite bad jello effect with any type of movement, which i found very distracting,( im not sure if you had the update 2.0 when you guys where shooting ) and the xt20 was better with movement and slightly sharper although a drop in dynamic range . i also found the touch screen was too fast and not that accurate, i definitley prefered the joystick on the xt2, but at almost half the price it really is a great buy all round, and alot of fun to use.

[@Aquariusgyall]

Idk why I watch these I really don't know what any of it means 😂 great video though

[@cjmadridtv4289]

Hahahah!!

[@quantumeseboy]

As far as x-t2 video, I must say I'm loving your x-t2 footage better then some of your other video footage. I am very tempted to switch to Fuji system. Although for stills IQ I am still torn between Pentax and Fuji, to me Pentax colors and contrast look a little more natural. What do you think?

[@MartianCitizen]

great vid. solid review. I have the xt2 and no regrets. I especially liked your factory pics showing all the xt2's going to market. keep up the good work. Will ya'll come to Texas?

[@AndyBlanchfield]

The thing Chris is leaning on at 1:06 that suddenly recedes, lol. Nice job playing it off.

[@Smoothblue90]

Congratulations. I really like what Fuji is doing, with pro-level crop sensor sized lenses.

[@liammmcc]

Great video! When were you in Japan? I'm from Calgary and just got back from a 20-day trip there myself and I had a lot of fun shooting with my X-Pro2. Fujifilm Square was one of my favourite places to see!

[@kennethhughes8392]

Really appreciate the review, and especially enjoyed the in factory footage and night shots. I've never owned, nor currently own, an ILC (my only camera is and old Panasonic DMC-LX2), but I am looking to get into photography and now finally have the means to do so. Would you consider this a solid camera/system to start out with and grow into? I tend to travel a lot for work (have had a couple Seoul and Tokyo layovers in the past year) so the size and seeming durability is appealing, but I do wonder if this is a good platform from which to start out? Also, I understand the XF kit lens is the superior option of the two, but how does the XC kit lens stack up? (I ask because the XF kit is relatively hard to come by at the moment)

[@inverteebrado]

First off, thank you for the thorough review, guys. You manage to be likeable AND informative, which is a great feat as far as photography channels go! I've got a question for Chris: I bought this amazing camera, but my budget only allowed me to bring home the 16-50mm kit lens. Even though it's a little flimsy (looks cheap too, hehe) and lacks the much helpful aperture ring, I'm having a blast with its versatility. Keeping the affordability in mind, what lens should I buy next? Which one will give me a wider range of possibilities? Care to recommend one for landscape and one for street photography? Love your work!

[@carlopixels7512]

Missed you guys!

[@mitsuruy7143]

Wow, location in Japan, more and more, I became fond of you. Please enjoy your vacation in Japan.

[@RyanH0809]

Interesting point about the 16mp xtrans sensor in the xt1/10. Will someone touch on that a bit more? What does the 16mp sensor offer that the newer sensor doesn't? What is the "magic", as mentioned?

[@yairtammam]

Enjoy Japan !!!

[@capmk]

great video! love that youre in japan!

[@joemurray]

loving the jokes in this episode Chris was hilarious

[@QUEENHARMONY21]

So which would you buy for both video and stills? X-t20 or 6300?

[@RandyStiefer]

I'm very happy with my X-T20. It's still's performance is great but I bought it to have a small 4k vlogging camera. As pointed out in the video the film simulators really can cut down on post production work and were the deciding factor for me over Sony and MFT. Lenses? 10-24mm OIS, 18-55mm OIS, and 55-200mm OIS should just about cover any video shooters needs.

[@DoneyProductions17]

I've been waiting for this review

[@Lp666554]

I'm really torn on whether it's worth it for me to get the x-t2 over the x-t20. I am buying the 50-140 f2.8, and I really enjoy shooting sports, but is the better ergonomics, weather sealing and customizable C-AF really worth the quite substantial price increase?

[@neiljimenez1114]

VTW0512 Yup.

[@TheG7thcapo]

Nice camera. I was checking that in the store yesterday. It cost 1099 cad dollars with the kit lens. I like it so much.

[@Crazyalex360]

Nissin has a great TTL wireless flash system now. Also recently this month a firmware for HSS as well.