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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 8 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the Fujifilm X-T30 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-A1 
IntroducedSeptember 2021November 2013Fresher by 94 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with 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) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II has measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

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

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

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

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 II to show extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
83
has manual focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
MP count excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography details
66
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
80
good battery life (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count excellent (26MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging factors
31
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
36
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm X-A1Fujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-T30 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2021-09-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 62
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 383g (0.84 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 350 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Price at release $329 $900