For most people looking to up their photography game and burst into the world of mirrorless cameras, I think the X-T200 is a perfect option

Great pictures; Large articulating screen; 4k Video

Power zoom is not ideal; I wish the battery was better; Thin dials

The X-T200 doesn’t really do anything we haven’t seen before in other cameras, but as a package for £750 it feels like a winner. Who needs bleeding edge innovation when you’ve got great-looking photos and pin-sharp 4K videos from a compact, lightweight and eminently flexible and easy-to-use camera that won’t break the bank? If you’re upgrading from an older system camera or looking to make the leap from compact or mobile photography to something a bit more involved, the X-T200 might just be the ideal investment.

Great stills quality; Sharp 4K video; Lightweight and compact;

Underwhelming digital gimbal;

Where Fujifjilm fell just short of hitting the mark with the X-T100, the company has succeeded the second time round. As a pared-back version of the X-T30, the X-T200 makes for a much better entry-level camera than its predecessor thanks to its better autofocus performance, superior video prowess and its burst of speed. But little niggles like an unreliable eye sensor and an uncomfortably placed joystick diminish the advantages of having a viewfinder.

Excellent color and dynamic range; Sharp 3.5-inch rear touchscreen; Reliable autofocus performance; Sleek retro design that’s lightweight;

Very low buffer depth; Lacks subject tracking in video; Unreliable eye sensor; Joystick not well placed when using viewfinder

Aimed squarely at social media creatives, the Fujifilm X-T200 represents great value for money. Its flexible 3.5in touchscreen and simple functionality keep it familiar and approachable, while its large APS-C sized sensor and access to an arsenal of quality Fujifilm lenses put it in a different league from a smartphone altogether. People looking to take their photography and video to another level will find the X-T200 offers enough extras to make a significant difference.

Large 3.5-inch articulated touchscreen ; Mic and headphone inputs; Perfect for vlogging;

Control layout compromised for large screen; Battery life could be better; No IBIS;

A vast improvement over its predecessor, the X-T200 makes for a solid entry-level interchangeable lens camera thanks to improved autofocus and its big vari-angle touchscreen.

Good image quality; Selection of XF lenses further opens the door to quality; Improved autofocus over predecessor - includes Face/Eye detection; Big vari-angle touchscreen;

Still some autofocus foibles; Feels like the X-series outlier - lack of distinctive controls and X-Trans CMOS sensor; Power-zoom included in kit lens box has aperture limitations;

The X-T200 is the entry-level camera Fujifilm fans have long deserved, and arguably what the X-T100 should have been. But when I complained about the X-T100’s slow autofocus in my video review in 2018, I took a lot of flack on YouTube. “Dude what you expect for this camera? This is entry level camera [sic]. Lol,” said one disgruntled viewer. “OMG be realistic,” said another. What people seemed to be missing is that autofocus performance matters at least as much on beginner cameras as it does on professional models. Yes, there are high-end cameras designed specifically for shooting sports that will have autofocus performance above and beyond the rest, but for the most part, a professional or enthusiast photographer is the one who will be taking more time with their exposures — they can afford to be patient. This is why the Hasselblad X1D II 50C can have notoriously slow autofocus, and still cost $5,750. You can find $8,000-plus Leica rangefinders that have no autofocus at all. But a cas...

Great design; Large, high-res screen; 4K/30 video; Improved autofocus; Webcam mode;

No in-body image stabilization; Continuous AF could be better;

Great stills quality; Sharp 4K video; Lightweight and compact;

Underwhelming digital gimbal;

Can Fujifilm’s entry-level mirrorless model replicate the addictive charm of its more advanced siblings? Andy Westlake takes an in-depth look

Excellent image quality; with lovely JPEG colours; Fully articulated screen is great for shooting at creative angles; Good range of external controls; surpassing other entry-level models; Small size; light weight and attractive retro design; Excellent image quality; with lovely JPEG colours; Fully...

Sub-par autofocus performance; Joystick is poorly positioned and fiddly to use; Unrefined and occasionally buggy operation; Touch Menu design is inconsistent and unintuitive; Sub-par autofocus performance; Joystick is poorly positioned and fiddly to use; Unrefined and occasionally buggy operation,...

The Fujifilm X-t200 is a small entry level mirrorless camera suitable for casual photographers. For consumer enthusiasts, the Fujifilm X-T200 is a fun camera that produces good image quality in both still and video.

Good quality photos, Good video for family, vlogging and webcam, Easy to use icon-based touchscreen, Responsive

Confusing array of screens, menus, dials and buttons, Video tracking unreliable

Where Fujifjilm fell just short of hitting the mark with the X-T100, the company has succeeded the second time round. As a pared-back version of the X-T30, the X-T200 makes for a much better entry-level camera than its predecessor thanks to its better autofocus performance, superior video prowess...

Excellent color and dynamic range; Sharp 3.5-inch rear touchscreen; Reliable autofocus performance; Sleek retro design that’s lightweight

Very low buffer depth; Lacks subject tracking in video; Unreliable eye sensor; Joystick not well placed when using viewfinder