Canon EOS RP vs Fujifilm X-T30

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Canon EOS RP vs Fujifilm X-T30

35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T30 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T30 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X-T30 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T30 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Differences

Canon EOS RP advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 17 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-T30 advantages over Canon EOS RP

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$900 vs $2099
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
46 mm vs 70 mm
Thinner
Less shutter lag
0.06 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality; Good high ISO performance; Fast Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus system; Eye AF with tracking & video support; 4K video; Good build quality; Excellent value.
No IBIS; Sub-par dynamic range; Burst shooting tops out at 5fps; Poor battery life; Limited video features.
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Same great image quality as the X-T3; Excellent high ISO performance for an APS-C camera; Improved hybrid AF system with full image area coverage; Fast AF speeds; 4K video up to 30p; Compact design; Great value.
Slightly higher noise levels than predecessor; No in-body image stabilization; Single card slot; No dedicated headphone jack; No weather sealing.
Read our Fujifilm X-T30 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Canon EOS RP

Fujifilm X-T200

$999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T200

$849
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Doesn't require an AA filter

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Compared to Nikon Z5

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z5

$999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lighter weight

$1297
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon Z5

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1297
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Sony A7C

Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C

$999
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Wider angle kit lens

$1665
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7C

Fujifilm X-T30

Sony A7C

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Nikon Z6 II

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z6 II

$999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$1797
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z6 II

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon Z6 II

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Canon EOS RP

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$900
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$849
APS-C

$900
APS-C

Newer
More dots on screen

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