Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-M1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm X-M1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-M1

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm X-T20 were released 2017 and Fujifilm X-M1 was released 2013. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-T20	2017
Fujifilm X-M1	2013

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm X-M1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-T20	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Fujifilm X-M1	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-T20 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm X-M1 has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T20	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Fujifilm X-M1	16 MP 15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264

Fujifilm X-T20 has a 50 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-M1. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm X-T20 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-M1. Fujifilm X-T20 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-M1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T20	200-12800
Fujifilm X-M1	200-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T20
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-M1

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T20 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot up to 5,6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T20	8
Fujifilm X-M1	5,6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T20 and Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm X-T20 weighs 383 gr (equal to 0.84 lb) which is 16% heavier than Fujifilm X-M1 and its 330 gr (or 0.73 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-T20	383 gr 0.84 lb
Fujifilm X-M1	330 gr 0.73 lb