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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony FX30

Portability
86
Imaging
58
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2022
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony FX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 8 years before the FX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores versus the FX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-A2 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 FX30 Fujifilm X-A2 
IntroducedSeptember 2022January 2015Newer by 93 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k920kCrisper display (+1440k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-A2 FX30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 has outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony FX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the FX30.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and FX30 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and FX30.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony FX30 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography information
Sony FX30 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
83
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competitors (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography information
Sony FX30 Sports photography information
57
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 shots)
low fps (5.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography details
Sony FX30 Travel photography details
78
good battery life (410 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
74
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony FX30 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (570 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
Vlogging with Sony FX30
70
selfie friendly display
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
heavier than competitors (646g)
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-A2Sony FX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Sony FX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.6fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 570 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $370 $1,800