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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon R and Fujifilm X-T30 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R (30MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) is pretty well matched but the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The R was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm X-T30 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R grades versus the Fujifilm X-T30 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 R Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Canon R

 Fujifilm X-T30 II R 
RevealedSeptember 2021September 2018Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm X-T30 II

 R Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R has exterior dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T30 II has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Canon R and Fujifilm X-T30 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the R vs the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 62 and 82 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 II sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
MP count high (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography info
73
screen articulates
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count high (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
80
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography advice
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count high (30MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
80
good battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count high (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging info
73
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
37
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Canon EOS RFujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R Fujifilm X-T30 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-05 2021-09-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 40000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5655 425
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 17 62
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 383 gr (0.84 lb)
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 All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $2,299 $900