Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X-T30

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Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X-T30

2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Differences

Fujifilm X30 advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

Less expensive
$499* vs $900
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
250 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

470 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/1000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Fujifilm X-T30 advantages over Fujifilm X30

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 2/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 2.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
4 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.06 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
26.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 11.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
28 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
17 vs 11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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
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
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality for its class; Very good optical performance from the bright f/2-2.8 4x lens; Quick autofocus, even in very low light; Fast burst modes; EVF fixes the flaws of optical viewfinder in X20; Tilting high-res LCD screen; Excellent feel in the hands; Very good battery life.
Top shutter speed is only 1/1000s when lens is wide open; No built-in ND filter; 28mm eq. may not be wide enough for some; Shallow buffer depths; Default NR processing a bit heavy-handed.
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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.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X10

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X10

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$599
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X10

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X10

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$599
2/3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher max flash sync

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Compared to Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X20

$499
2/3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$499
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X20

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X20

Compared to Nikon P7800

Fujifilm X30

Nikon P7800

$499
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P7800

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon P7800

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X-T200

$499
2/3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

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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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Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$499
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$900
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X30 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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