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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(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 September 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the Fujifilm X-T30 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-A3 
ReleasedSeptember 2021August 2016Newer by 61 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Fujifilm X-T30 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T30 II to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography info
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
64
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
MP count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography highlights
87
great battery power (410 shots)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
80
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
36
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm X-A3Fujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm X-T30 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-08-25 2021-09-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 62
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger 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 339g (0.75 pounds) 383g (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 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 photos 380 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail price $480 $900