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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was announced 8 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores 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-E2 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-E2 
ReleasedSeptember 2021March 2014Newer by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T30 II has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Fujifilm X-T30 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 85 and 82 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 II to deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
83
has manual focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography advice
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
80
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
72
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
80
good battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography features
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging highlights
34
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm X-E2Fujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-T30 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-05 2021-09-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
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 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
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 62
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 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 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 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 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery 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)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $900