Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm X-T30

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Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm X-T30

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon SL2 conclusion.

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.
See real-world photos taken with the X-T30.
Compare Fujifilm X-T30 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T30 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon SL3
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Differences

Canon SL2 advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$549 vs $900
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

650 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens

Fujifilm X-T30 advantages over Canon SL2

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
46 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.62x vs 0.54x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Wider angle kit lens
23 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
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 5.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
17 vs 5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (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
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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Higher resolution and better image quality than SL1; Much improved dynamic range; Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Compact body with improved ergonomics; Articulating touchscreen; Full HD movies up to 60p; Better battery life.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Dynamic range and high ISO performance still not as good as leading competitors; No 4K video option; OVF only offers 9 AF points.
Read our Canon SL2 Review

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 Nikon D3400

Canon SL2

Nikon D3400

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3400

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon D3400

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Nikon D3500

Canon SL2

Nikon D3500

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon D3500

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon D3500

Compared to Canon SL3

Canon SL2

Canon SL3

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3

Fujifilm X-T30

Canon SL3

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$632
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Canon SL3

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Canon SL2

Fujifilm X-T200

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$799
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL2 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 Fujifilm X-T30 II

Canon SL2

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$900
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL2 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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