Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-T30

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was launched 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades vs the Fujifilm X-T30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-T30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery and Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S has outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and 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") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-T30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-T30 is 85 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-T30.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T30 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.