Fujifilm X30 Specifications

By Mike Tomkins · Posted 08/25/2014

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus TypeIntelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF): Multi, Area, Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)470 shots
Battery Form FactorProprietary NP-95
Usable Battery TypesLithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary NP-95 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedNo
Internal Charging SupportedYes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom ValuesUp to 2x
Lens Mountn/a
LensFujinon optical zoom lens; 11 glass elements in 9 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)28 - 112mm
Focal Length (actual)7.1 - 28.4mm
Zoom Ratio4.00x
Aperture Rangef/2.0 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/11 (7-blade aperture diaphragm)
Integrated ND FilterNo
Normal Focus Range50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range1 - 100 cm 0.4 - 39.4 in
Filter Thread52.0mm
Thread TypeVia optional adapter ring
Optical Image StabilizationYes
Digital ZoomYes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectYes
Sensor TypeCMOS
Effective Megapixels12.0
Sensor Format2/3 inch
Approximate Pixel Pitch2.20 microns
Focal Length Multipliern/a
Aspect Ratio4:3
Color Filter TypeX-Trans II
Anti Aliasing FilterNot needed
Self-CleaningNo
Sensor shift image stabilizationNo

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesSD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportUHS-I
Dual Card SlotsNo
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed FormatRAW (RAF format), RAW + JPEG
Included Memory55.0 MB
Included Memory TypeInternal

Image Capture

Image Resolution4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1864 (5.2 MP, Other), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 11520 x 1624 (18.7 MP, Other), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 9600 x 1624 (15.6 MP, Other), 9600 x 1080 (10.4 MP, Other), 7680 x 1624 (12.5 MP, Other), 7680 x 1080 (8.3 MP, Other), 5760 x 1624 (9.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1080 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1624 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1080 (4.1 MP, Other)
Image File FormatJPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), RAW (RAF format), RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second11.4

General

Size4.7 x 2.8 x 2.4 in. (119 x 72 x 60 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberX30
Camera FormatMid-Sized
Currently ManufacturedNo
Retail Price$599.95
Street Price$499.00
Date Available2014-09-30
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderEVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type0.39-inch ~2,360K-dot OLED color viewfinder: 100% coverage, 0.65x magnification (at 50mm eq.), 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, built-in eye sensor
Focus PeakingYes
EVF Resolution2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.65x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)0.65x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering ModesTTL 256-zones metering; Multi, Spot, Average
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesScene Modes: Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Underwater; Motion Panorama 360; Film Simulation（PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA); Advanced filter (Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Partial color, Soft focus)
Self Timer10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer)Yes
Maximum ISO (native)12800
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)100
ISO SettingsAuto, 100, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 12800
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsFine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color temperature selection
Shutter Speed Range1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb ModeNo

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution1920x1080 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p) 1280x720 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p) 640x480 (30p/​25p)
Movie File FormatH.264 (MOV) with stereo sound
Movie File FormatH.264 (MOV) with stereo sound
Composite Video OutNo
NTSC/PAL Switchable Videon/a
Video Usable as Viewfindern/a

Flash

External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash ControlTrigger Only
Built-in FlashYes
Flash ModesRed-eye Removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro., Commander, Suppressed Flash Red-eye Removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro., Commander, Suppressed Flash
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)n/a
Flash Range DescriptionISO AUTO: Wide : Approx. 30 cm - 7.0 m / 11.7 in. - 22.9 ft. Telephoto : Approx. 50 cm - 5.0 m / 1.6 ft. - 16.4 ft.
Max Flash Sync1/1000

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)11.4
Flash cycle time, full power5.3 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)15
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)11
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)11
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)0.28 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele)0.06 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)0.039 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)0.71
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)0.18 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.021 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes)Full Autofocus Lag, AF-S, Center AF, Medium focal length = 0.172s
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)0.71
Startup Time2.1 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?Yes
Play -> Record Time1.0 seconds

Software

Included SoftwareFujifilm CD-ROM

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)3.0
Rear Display Resolution921,600 dots (307,200 px)
TouchscreenNo
Articulating ScreenYes
Tilt Swivel ScreenNo
Selfie ScreenNo
Top Deck DisplayNo
Eye-level ViewfinderYes
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackYes
Headphone JackNo
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge CompliantYes
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeWi-Fi or optional wired
Connections (extended)Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), Micro HDMI (Type D)
Built-In Wi-FiYes
NFCNo

Miscellaneous

Notes & Features12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II, new "Real Time Viewfinder" EVF, dual manual control rings, new "Classic Chrome" film simulation mode, built-in Wi-Fi. Available in black, or two-tone silver and black.

Basic

Sensor size58.08mm2 (8.80mm x 6.60mm)
Weight14.9 oz (423 g) includes batteries