Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X-T2 was introduced in July 2016 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR was introduced in August 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-T2 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 325 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,000k dot Tilting Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 14.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.5" 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      •   Video Capture
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-T2

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T2 over Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

      Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR
      Cheaper $1599 (body only), $1899 (w/18-55mm) vs $1699
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.3 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4896 x 3264
      More Focus Points 325 vs 49
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Advantage of Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T1 IR over Fujifilm X-T2.

      Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR
      Digital Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,000k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Lighter 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz) vs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 340 shots vs 350 shots

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T1 IR
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec1/32000 sec
        HDMI Output Micro Mini
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Environmental Sealing
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T1 IR
        High Native ISO200200
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life340 shots350 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR have 3.0" Tilting screens with 1,000k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-T2 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-T1 IR has a built-in 0.5" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage and 1.16x (0.77x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-T2 features a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X-T1 IR features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-T2 has CMOS X-TRANS III sensor

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR has CMOS X-TRANS II sensor

      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X-T2 is equipped with X-Processor Pro2 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2384, 3008 x 1688), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2832 x 2832, 2000 x 2000) with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X-T1 IR is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Low-Pass Filter

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on either of the cameras. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm X-T2 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T1 IR nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-T1 IR it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T2 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Fujifilm X-T2) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X-T2 has a Micro HDMI and Fujifilm X-T1 IR has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-T2 comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 340 shots and Fujifilm X-T1 IR comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X-T2 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Fujifilm X-T1 IR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm X-T2 has Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-T2, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-T1 IR. Fujifilm X-T2 can shoot continuously up to 14.0 fps. Fujifilm X-T1 IR can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Fujifilm X-T2 and 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-T2 body has dimensions of 133 x 92 x 49 mm (5.24 x 3.62 x 1.93") and Fujifilm X-T1 IR body has dimensions of 129 x 90 x 47 mm (5.08 x 3.54 x 1.85"). Fujifilm X-T2 weighs 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz).

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      133 mm

      92 mm

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      129 mm

      90 mm

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      90 mm

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      49 mm

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      47 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      GOOD
      79
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      78
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      GOOD
      72
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      GOOD
      81
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      78
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      GOOD
      83
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR and give them scores of 74 and 70 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      OVERALL
      74
      OVERALL
      70

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      POOR
      48
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      GOOD
      84
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      82
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      GOOD
      73
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      GOOD
      77
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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