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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm X-T4

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Fujifilm X-T4 front
Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed October 2000
Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T5
Photography Glossary

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon D30 versus Fujifilm X-T4, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D30 was announced 20 years before the Fujifilm X-T4 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D30 grades versus the Fujifilm X-T4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 D30 Fujifilm X-T4 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Canon D30

 Fujifilm X-T4 D30 
ReleasedFebruary 2020October 2000Newer by 235 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1620k120kSharper screen (+1500k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D30 and Fujifilm X-T4

 D30 Fujifilm X-T4 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 has got outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T4 has proportions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Canon D30 versus Fujifilm X-T4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 and the Fujifilm X-T4.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and Fujifilm X-T4 is 57 and 67 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and Fujifilm X-T4.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T4 to give more detail with its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
82
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography information
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
74
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
heavier than competitors in class (607g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T4 as a Sports photography camera
36
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
85
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (500 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
40
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
75
good battery power (500 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (607 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
does not have Timelapse function
85
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (500 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
75
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (607g)
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Canon D30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Fujifilm X-T4
 Canon EOS D30Fujifilm X-T4
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS D30 Fujifilm X-T4
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2000-10-10 2020-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2160 x 1440 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 250 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 120k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.75x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 855 gr (1.88 pounds) 607 gr (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $3,500 $1,700