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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX30

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2022
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony FX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was introduced 9 years before the FX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores vs the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-E2 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 FX30 Fujifilm X-E2 
LaunchedSeptember 2022March 2014Fresher by 104 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-E2 FX30 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys outer 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 Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony FX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the FX30.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and FX30 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and FX30.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony FX30 to produce greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Sony FX30
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
83
has manual focus
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography info
Sony FX30 Street photography info
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competitors (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (570 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography information
Sony FX30 Travel photography information
72
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
74
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography info
Sony FX30 Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (570 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
heavier than competitors (646 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony FX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sony FX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-05 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 646g (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $450 $1,800