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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2016
Fujifilm X-T30
(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
  • Released February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades versus the Fujifilm X-T30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-A10 Fujifilm X-T30 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-A10 
ReleasedFebruary 2019December 2016More modern by 26 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-A10 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T30 has measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Fujifilm X-T30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T30 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
69
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
82
focusing manually
fantastic MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography factors
61
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
78
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
86
better than average battery (410 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
80
great battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
fantastic MP (26MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography details
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
fantastic MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging factors
62
selfie friendly screen
has face detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low res video (None1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone port
36
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-A10Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Fujifilm X-T30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-12-01 2019-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - X-Processor 4
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 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 331g (0.73 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $899