Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X30→Fujifilm X20

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X30

£226 used

2014

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X20

£250 used (+£23)

2013

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Skip it

The X20 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X30. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X30	X20
Price	£226 used	£250 used
Released	2014	2013	↓
Sensor	12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II	12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II
Resolution	12MP	12MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	Hybrid AF (contrast + on-sensor phase detection)	Hybrid AF (contrast + on-sensor phase detection)
Stabilisation	Lens-shift optical stabilisation	Lens-shift optical stabilisation
Burst Rate	12fps	12fps
Battery Life	~470 shots (CIPA)	~270 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	423g (with battery)	353g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots	Optical zoom viewfinder with Digital Trans Panel, 85% coverage
Screen	3.0" tilting LCD, 920k dots	2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots
Mount	Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8	Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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