Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T1→Fujifilm X-T2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-T1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X-T2
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Resolution24MP vs 16MP (+8MP)
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Generation2 years newer (2016 vs 2014)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X-T1 | X-T2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.4 | ||
| Street | -0.3 | ||
| Travel | -0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.3 | ||
| Documentary | +0.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +0.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.4 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +0.2 | ||
| Macro | +1.0 | ||
| Architecture | +0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.3 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T1 | X-T2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £159 used | £287 used | |
| Released | 2014 | 2016 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| 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) | ~340 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↓ |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 457g (body only) | ↓ |
| 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) |
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