X-T2vs X-T3
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): 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.
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
Who should buy what
X-T2 (2016)
- 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
X-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (2016) | X-T3 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 539g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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