Fujifilm X-T20

The X-T20 is a compact mirrorless camera Fujifilm released in 2017. At 383g and 118 x 83 x 41mm, it slips into a small bag or a large coat pocket, which makes it easy to carry every day.

A 24MP APS-C sensor and the Fujifilm X mount sit at its core. That pairing suits travellers, families and anyone who wants to build a kit from the X-series lens range over time.

Day-to-day use involves an electronic viewfinder and a touch-sensitive LCD. Since the camera cannot charge over USB and holds a single card, a spare battery and charger belong in your bag.

The 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor works alongside the X-Processor Pro. That resolution leaves room to crop a frame or make large prints while keeping the subject recognisable.

Sensitivity runs from ISO 200 to 12800, giving you settings for dim interiors and evening streets. Note the pairing of that 200 base with a 1/4000s top shutter speed: shoot a wide-aperture lens in strong sun and you may hit the ceiling, where a neutral density filter is one workaround.

For action, the camera can shoot at up to 8fps in burst mode, and its 325 autofocus points give you room to place the point where you want it.

There is no stabilisation inside the body, so sharp handheld results in low light depend on shutter speed, steady technique or a support. Stabilised lenses for the X mount can help.

The X-T20 records 4K video, which gives editors latitude to crop or reframe a shot and still stay above HD resolution.

Frame rates reach up to 60fps, enough for smooth motion and for slow-motion footage when you slow it in an edit. Resolution and frame rate are separate maximums, so check whether a recording mode combines 4K with 60fps before you rely on it.

A built-in timelapse mode is on hand for clouds, crowds or a sunset, so you do not need to trigger frames by hand.

Clips record in H.264, a widely used video codec. 4K files build up faster than HD ones, so start a shoot with a roomy card.

The 3-inch LCD carries 1040k dots and responds to touch for quick control. It also flips, which helps when you shoot low to the ground or hold the camera overhead.

The electronic viewfinder shows 2.36 million dots, giving a detailed preview for framing shots. Live view on the screen covers the same job when you prefer to work at arm's length.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in, so the camera can link wirelessly to other devices, and built-in GPS can record location information alongside your images.

A built-in flash is there for a touch of fill light, and a hot shoe accepts bigger external units. Just keep the body out of rain and dust, since it carries no weather sealing.

One card slot takes SD, SDHC or SDXC media and supports UHS-II, so a fast card can keep up when you shoot bursts or record 4K. With only a single slot, there is no second copy if a card fails, so reliable cards matter here.

The NP-W126s battery is rated at 350 shots. That rating is a guide, not a promise, and heavy screen or video use can drain it faster, so a second battery is a sensible purchase for longer days.

There is no charging over USB, so the camera's charger has to travel with it, and charging a spare battery overnight keeps the morning simple.