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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Launched September 2018
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R (30MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is fairly comparable but the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The R was manufactured 5 months before the Fujifilm X-T30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the R matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm X-T30

 R Fujifilm X-T30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Canon R

 Fujifilm X-T30 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm X-T30

 R Fujifilm X-T30 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2019Same age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon R comes with outer measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T30 has specifications of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the R vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R and Fujifilm X-T30 is 62 and 82 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R and Fujifilm X-T30.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography info
86
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography information
73
fully articulated screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
78
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
80
good battery pack (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
fantastic sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (370 shots)
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Fujifilm X-T30
 Canon EOS RFujifilm X-T30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R Fujifilm X-T30
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-05 2019-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 40000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5655 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 17 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $2,299 $899