FujiFilm X-T2 Review

Overall Score

75

Main Features

  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
  • 200 - 12800 ISO
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 14 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 133 x 92 x 49 mm, 507g.
  • Price Category:
  • Replaced: X-T1
  • Replaced by: X-T3

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Fujifilm X-T2 Overview


First introduced in July, 2016, Fujifilm X-T2 is a 24 MP Mirrorless with a APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sized CMOS X-TRANS III sensor. FujiFilm replaced the older Fujifilm X-T1 with X-T2. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 with Fujifilm X-T1

FujiFilm replaced X-T2 with Fujifilm X-T3. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 with Fujifilm X-T3


Fujifilm X-T2 comes with a 23.6 x 15.6 mm CMOS X-TRANS III sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.29 mm (1.1").

- Full Frame
- Fujifilm X-T2

Sensor resolution of Fujifilm X-T2 ~ 6019 x 3986 pixels.

Fujifilm X-T2 has Crop Factor: 1.53

The sensor has a surface area of 368.2 mm².

There are approximate 23,991,734 photosites (pixels) on this area.

Fujifilm X-T2 Series History
Model Year $ Sensor ISO Weight Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T4 Fujifilm X-T4 2020 26MP 160 - 12800 607g 135 x 93 x 64mm
Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T30 2019 26MP 160 - 12800 383g 118 x 83 x 47mm
Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm X-T3 2018 26MP 160 - 12800 539g 133 x 93 x 59mm
Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-T20 2017 24MP 200 - 12800 383g 118 x 83 x 41mm
Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T2 2016 24MP 200 - 12800 507g 133 x 92 x 49mm

Proc and Cons of Fujifilm X-T2


Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Fujifilm X-T2 with competitors in semi-pro mirrorless cameras.

Pros
Built-in Wireless
3840 x 2160 (4K) Max Video Resolution
AF Face Detection
24MP High Resolution Sensor
1040k dots Screen Resolution
1/8000s Max Shutter Speed
Manual Exposure Mode
UHS-II Memory Card Support
Microphone Port
Timelapse Recording
325 Focus Points
±5 AE Bracketing Range
150000 cycles Shutter Life Expectancy
Remote Control with a Smartphone
Tilting Screen
External Flash
RAW Support
12800 Max Native ISO
14.0 fps Continuous Shooting
Manual Focus
1/8000s Electronic Shutter Speed
507g Light Body
Environmental Sealing
2360k dot Viewfinder Resolution
2 Storage Slots
Flash Sync Port
Focus Bracketing
Cons
No Bluetooth
No Touch Screen
Low Battery Life: 340 shots
No Articulating Screen
No Image Stabilization
Type Scores

Fujifilm X-T2 has an Overall Score of 75/100 and ranked #66 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #112 out of 1222 in all cameras.

Fujifilm X-T2 Scores
Imaging score
62
Features score
80
Value for money score
86
Portability score
84
Overall score
75
Average Scores in Semi-Pro Mirrorless
Imaging Score
53
Features Score
69
Value For Money Score
76
Portability Score
83
Overall score
67

Physical Dimensions of Fujifilm X-T2


Fujifilm X-T2 weighs 507g and has external dimensions of 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.24 x 3.62 x 1.93"). Considering that the average weight of Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras is 444g, Fujifilm X-T2 is 63 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.

Weight Comparison
Semi-Pro Mirrorless Cameras


Fujifilm X-T2
507g
Average weight
444g
Min weight
140g
Max weight
635g

Thickness Comparison
Semi-Pro Mirrorless Cameras


Fujifilm X-T2
49mm
Average Thickness
54mm
Min Thickness
33mm
Max Thickness
93mm

Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm X-T2 with the dimensions:

Fujifilm X-T2

Size Compared to Major Competitors


Model Weight X-T2 Dimensions X-T2
Fujifilm X-T20 Fujifilm X-T20 383 g 507 g 118 x 83 x 41 mm 133 x 92 x 49 mm
Sony Alpha A7 II Sony A7 II 599 g 507 g 127 x 96 x 60 mm 133 x 92 x 49 mm
Sony Alpha a6500 Sony A6500 453 g 507 g 120 x 67 x 53 mm 133 x 92 x 49 mm
Fujifilm X-T1 Fujifilm X-T1 440 g 507 g 129 x 90 x 47 mm 133 x 92 x 49 mm
Nikon D750 Nikon D750 840 g 507 g 141 x 113 x 78 mm 133 x 92 x 49 mm
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Olympus E-M1 II 574 g 507 g 134 x 91 x 67 mm 133 x 92 x 49 mm
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Fujifilm X-Pro2 495 g 507 g 141 x 83 x 56 mm 133 x 92 x 49 mm
Sony Alpha a6300 Sony A6300 404 g 507 g 120 x 67 x 49 mm 133 x 92 x 49 mm

Specifications of Fujifilm X-T2


General
Brand FujiFilm
Model X-T2
Announced July, 2016
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5
Number of Lenses 51
Macro Focus Range n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3"
Screen Type Tilting
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2360
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.77
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 325
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 368.2 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 12800
Min Native ISO 200
Max Boosted ISO 51200
Min Boosted ISO 100
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 340 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-W126S
Physical
Weight 507 g
Physical Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Storage Slots 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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