Decision tools · Compare
X-T1 vs X-T2
Quick take: The X-T2 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the X-T1 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Price buttons are affiliate links — GearFrame may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects a score. Learn more
Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T1 — Street, Travel & Documentary Photography: The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
X-T2 — Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary: The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
Who should buy what
X-T1 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
X-T2 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T1Fujifilm · 2014 | X-T2Fujifilm · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £159 usedBest | £287 used |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA)Best | ~340 shots (CIPA, normal mode) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card)Best | 457g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-T1
X-T2
Portrait
6.0/10
6.4/10
Street
6.1/10
5.8/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
6.2/10
Documentary
5.1/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
6.1/10
7.1/10
Landscape
4.8/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
7.0/10
Casual
3.8/10
3.8/10
Food
5.0/10
5.2/10
Macro
4.3/10
5.3/10
Architecture
4.4/10
4.9/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
4.7/10
Filmmaking
—
4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
Next
More comparisons with X-T1
Camera family history