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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was brought out 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up versus 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-A2 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-A2 
ReleasedSeptember 2021January 2015Fresher by 80 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 II to provide more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
75
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography info
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
58
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (410 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography info
78
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
80
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography info
71
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging info
70
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
36
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm X-A2Fujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-T30 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2021-09-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
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 16MP 26MP
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 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 62
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.6 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
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 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 410 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $370 $900