Fujifilm - X Series X-T20 Mirrorless Camera with XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II Lens - Silver

I'm a long time (old) part-time pro photographer who has shot with Nikon cameras for over 50 years. As I've gotten older, I've recently found it more difficult and less fun to lug around big and heavy SLRs and the big and heavy lenses that go with them. I bought this camera and lens as a lark to just use for travel and hiking. But, I fell in love with it. The image quality, ergonomics and overall design are fantastic. It's so much fun to use that it's put the joy back into my photography. Now, six months into it, I've sold all my Nikon equipment and replaced it with Fuji X lenses. I haven't been sorry even once. Did I give up much in going from a Nikon D810 to the Fuji X-T20? Almost nothing except a sore back.

This is my first camera of this caliber. My wife has always been the photographer of the family but after buying a drone last year and enjoying the pictures and videos it took, I thought I’d add a camera to my travel bag. I chose the Fujifilm XT20 for several reasons. The camera is very well made and sturdy. Despite the camera being a little smaller than a DSLR it is about as heavy as my wife’s Canon TI5. Pictures are u believable sharp with great color that can’t be matched by any other camera company in my opinion. You can use it in auto mode or switch to full manual or aperature priority. I love that I have options whether it be totally in control, partially in control or auto mode. The only problem I have is how expensive the lenses are, and although, there are enough to choose in the Fujinon collection, I’d like to see more choices. You will not be dissatisfied at all.

This camera is a very welcomed upgrade from the XT10, and now offers a true 24MP APS-C camera, making it ideal for much more subject matter (landscapes, portraits, nature, etc). I would recommend this to someone who is maybe starting out in photography. The build quality and image quality produced by this body exceeds the Sony a600/6300 in my opinion and is probably on par with the a6500. Nice and compact, and light, it makes a great travel camera as well. Fuji glass (lenses) are a bit more expensive than the competition, but their glass is also better quality in my opinion, optically and build quality.

The bottom line is the camera has great IQ and the kit lens was much better than expected. And the price was right. But for me the camera was just too small and ergonomics poor. I ended up holding the camera by the lens to take a picture as there really was nowhere to place my hands on the camera securely or comfortably. The knobs and controls on the camera felt miniature. Once the new wore off I knew that I would hate using the camera so I exchanged it for the Fuji X-T2 which by the way is a good fit. I am an average size female with medium size hands. If at all possible try before you buy.

A few years ago I went form Nikon to Fujifilm mirrorless cameras, and I have not looked back. At this point in time, all cameras are great, even my Pixel 2 XL takes great photos. But what Fujifilm cameras do better than anything else is making picture taking FUN! You want to play with the dials, and you want to improve your knowledge about taking photos and, one of the biggest reasons for getting the X-T20, it is small and light and you can bring it anywhere!

This camera is compact and light which was the major reason I bought it for my travel overseas. I liked it that it didn't make me feel heavy when I walked around cities the whole days. And it takes very good photos. I like it that I can take photos by adjusting the 3 factors because I want to learn more about photography, instead of just point-and-shoot. The only thing I can complain about this camera is the life of the battery is not satisfactory. I always had to bring a backup for a full day's shooting.

I have always been a canon user but decided to change it up this time and tried a fuji. When I was in the store I took some pics and was wowed by the color how vibrant it is, and gave it a shot. I was so happy I did I was taking pictures in the city on a beautiful sunny day and the green in the trees were so beautiful and POPPED ! it was so worth it and can't wait to go on my first vacation with it.

Arcos, arcos, arcos. I may never take another color photo again in my life. I can not wait to get another lens to expand my perspective even more as a new photographer. I am more mindful of the shots I take with the fujifilm; compared to my wasted years behind a smartphone camera. I feel like I’m just scratching the surface of what I can do with this camera...