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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-T30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-A1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019November 2013Newer by 63 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T30 has specifications of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Fujifilm X-T30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 87 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-T30.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 to deliver greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
82
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography features
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
78
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
80
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography information
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging information
31
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
36
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-T30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2019-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 383 gr (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $899