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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 12 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-T30 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-A5 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2018More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A5 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T30 has measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T30.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T30 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
78
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
88
great battery pack (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
80
great battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
81
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
36
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-A5Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm X-T30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-31 2019-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - X-Processor 4
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 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 91 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 grams (0.80 pounds) 383 grams (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $899