• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 24.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 26.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Fujifilm X-T2 advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

  • Fast startup
    ~1.00 vs 1.3 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    84 mm vs 68 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.77x vs 0.62x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    26 vs 17 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T30 advantages over Fujifilm X-T2

  • Less expensive
    $900 vs $1100
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Newer
    4 years vs 8 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Wider angle kit lens
    23 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 13.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    20.0 fps vs 13.7 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent image quality from both JPEGs and RAW files; Superb high ISO performance; Very fast hybrid AF; Robust weather sealing; Dual UHS-II card slots; 4K video.

  • Precise manual focus is tricky with fly-by-wire focusing; Battery life is only decent; Video quality still not on par with competing cameras.

  • 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.

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-T2
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1324
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1324
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm X-T20
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-T20
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Newer
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bigger RAW buffer

Compared to Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm X-T3
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-T3
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More viewfinder magnification

Compared to Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-T2
Sony A6600
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1131
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A6600
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1131
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • NFC

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm X-T200
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
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
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