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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 9 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades against 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-E1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-E1 
ReleasedSeptember 2021February 2013Newer by 103 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T30 II has specifications of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T30 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 85 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 II to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography features
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography advice
49
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
80
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
80
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count high (26MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography information
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (2.8")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm X-E1Fujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm X-T30 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-28 2021-09-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 62
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 383 gr (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 photos 380 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $900