Fujifilm X-T200 Review: Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera [March 2023]

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A Mirrorless camera, also known as a digital single-lens mirrorless camera, features a single removable lens. It makes the camera lighter, compact and gives the advantage to capture fast with better quality videos. You will get more image stabilization and less shaky photos with fewer moving parts and a lack of mirror mechanism.

Every photographer wants a compact, stylish and portable camera with outstanding features. All of the essential things you can find in the Fujifilm X-series mirrorless camers which is the follower version of X-T100.

This camera was released on 23 January 2020 by Fujifilm makers. Fujifilm X-T200 is perfect for novices, and there are a lot of common features that you find in X-A7 but with an excellent addition of a viewfinder. This easy-to-use camera is capable of producing impressive images and videos. Its vari-angle screen and mic port provide the potential of a vlogging camera. X-T200 is 3.5 times faster than X-T100 in terms of data processing due to copper wiring, unlike the aluminium of X-T100.

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Fujifilm X-T200 Mirrorless Camera Review: First Impressions

Fujifilm X-T200 Specifications
Sensor Type	23.5 x 15.7 mm APS-C CMOS
Mega Pixels	24.2
Image Processor	X-Processor
ISO	200 – 12800
Shutter Speed	4 to 1/32000 sec (P mode) & 30 to 1/32000 (Other modes)
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Screen	3.5-inch TFT LCD monitor
Continuous Shooting Speed	8 fps
Max. Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 p
Optic Zoom	3x
Weight	321 grams (without battery & memory card)

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Fujifilm X-T200 Mirrorless Camera: Detailed Specifications

In X-T200, all controls and features are well packed that can easily access with one hand. The easy holding grip of this digital camera allows you to shoot from every angle. It has good battery life that gives 270 shots or 90 minutes of video recording on a single charge. It has a hybrid autofocus system with 425 AF phase-detection points. You will get different storage media to support like SD, SDHC, and SDXC.

Colour & Lens

It is equipped with Bayer type colour filter array without an aliasing filter. This array gives a specific colour arrangement on a square grid of photosensors. It includes high-end models’ colour modes like Eterna and Classic.

This digital camera has 72 lenses available for these cameras of different types like zoom, prime, telephoto zoom, superzoom, telephoto prime, macro prime, and more. Its X-mount covers a wide range of focal lengths and offers a 35mm format angle of 12 to 609 mm views.

Build Design

This intermediate-level camera doesn’t have robust building material, but that doesn’t mean it feels flimsy. It has a nice tactile feel, and dual control dials mean you can set the exposure compensation without pressing a button while using a dial.

It furnishes a dual tilting screen so you can shoot either in upright or landscape format. It can open and close between 0 to 180 degrees and rotate between 90 to 180 degrees. Therefore, the LCD monitor is easily flipped out that can use to take a selfie. All functions like swipe, zoom, pinch-in or out, double-tap and drag are available on display mode.

Sensor

This camera doesn’t have a full-size CMOS sensor, but a large APS-C CMOS is enough to deal with photographic tasks that provide 24.2 Megapixels resolution. It is fast in fixing focus and lets the lens capture the fast-moving scene without missing details. The sensor supports ISO 200 for bright light and 51200 for dark interiors.

Smart Algorithm

It has an updated Eye and Face detection AF system that focuses on individuals or groups of people. This automated function enables the camera to observe and track the subject inside the frame.

The intuitive and responsive control provides smooth functioning that allows various settings, including brightness, background blur, effects and aspect ratios.

Video Resolution

This camera generates 4K quality by recording 6K video without cropping and downsampling. As a result, it creates incredible quality images with very low noise. Moreover, it also work during video capturing to add stylish effects. X-T200 installed 11 digital film simulations modes that provide an original and actual look built with creative images.

1. Simulation Modes: Fujifilm has renowned status among image makers and is responsible for iconic photographic films. It offers the platform to express your views using advanced filters that focus on light sources, boost contrast and retro effects.
2. HDR Movie Mode: The HDR movie mode is perfect for outdoor scenes with a mixture of shadows and highlights to increase dynamic range and strong backlight. In dark situations, it might not work but to make more details of shadows and highlights in low light scenes.
3. Gimbal: In this camera body, a gyroscopic sensor is installed that helps to determine how to deal with the camera shake. It applies digital image stabilization for smooth video capture. While using the gimbal function, the field of view is cropped, and the camera’s lenses and angle of view have limited use.

Port and Connectivity

The FP-NW126S battery powered the X-T200 and charged this camera via a USB connection. It also shares a laptop or phone charger while travelling. You can connect external headphones and microphones through a 3.5mm audio jack to monitor to enable high-quality audio recording for making vlogging videos or simple videos in a wide range of applications.

You can plug this camera into a PC or Mac system for USB Webcam, and it shows the available compatible software Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, and Zoom. This video capturing unit has a wireless connectivity option via Bluetooth version 4.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11/b/g/n to connect other devices.

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What’s the bottom line?

In the X-T200 camera, the 4K video capturing features have been improved. It offers video recording at 20, 25, 24 fps and great image quality. It also provides great grip along with a high resolution 3.5 inches vari-angle touch screen monitor. Gets good focus performance and includes face, eye detection in most situations.

For wildlife or high-speed photography in sports, it would serve better than any mid-budget and entry-level camera. It has a faster shooting speed than other X-series cameras and delivers stunning 4K footage. This class-leading camera adds better touch support, usable 4k video and improved raw processing options.

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Frequently Asked Questions​

1. Is this Fujifilm camera a decent camera for newcomers?

The X-T200 is a little less powerful version of the X-T30 and comes with a 24 MP APS-C sensor, an electronic viewfinder, 4K video, and a fully articulating touchscreen. Although the X-price T30’s has dropped since its launch, the X-T200 is a viable alternative if you want to save roughly 7000 to 8000 Rupees.

2. Is there a microphone input on the X-T200?

The X-T100 already had a 3.5mm microphone input, but the X-T200 goes a step further by including a 3.5mm headphone connector. It has internal and external mic volume level settings, a mic limiter, wind, and low cut filters.

3. Is it possible to shoot raw with the X-T200 camera?

Yes, it does support the RAW format, and these files are excellent with exhibiting little-bit noise and still producing usable images. The Fujifilm X-T200’s RAW files are a pleasure to work with.

4. Does this X-T200 have a slow-motion feature?

Slow-motion is an additional option in X-T200 featured on dial mode. You need to select high-speed Rec settings in video settings to access the slomo modes on this X-series camera. IN this menu, you will find different recording speed options and playback, including 2x, 3x, 4x, upto 10x speeds.

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