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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2S
Fujifilm X-T30
(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
  • Launched February 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-T30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-E2 
LaunchedFebruary 2019March 2014Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and 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).

See the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T30 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 differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T30.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T30 to render more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
manual focus
great megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
78
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
great megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
72
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
80
good battery life (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
great megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography features
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
great megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
34
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-E2Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-T30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2019-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 383 grams (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 380 shots
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
Price at release $450 $899