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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX30

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand 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
  • Announced September 2022
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX30 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 10 years prior to the FX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores vs the FX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-E1 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 FX30 Fujifilm X-E1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022February 2013More recent by 116 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k460kSharper display (+1900k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-E1 FX30 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 features exterior dimensions 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 Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the FX30.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and FX30 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and FX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony FX30 to offer extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
83
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography factors
Sony FX30 Street photography factors
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than average in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography details
Sony FX30 Sports photography details
48
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
74
great battery power (570 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (570 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
74
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (646g)
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-E1Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Sony FX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-02-28 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 350 photos 570 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at launch $600 $1,800