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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E3
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was unveiled 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores vs the Fujifilm X-T30 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-E2S 
LaunchedSeptember 2021January 2016More modern by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II has specifications of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-T30 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S and the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 85 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 II to deliver greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
83
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography features
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
72
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
80
great battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging information
34
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm X-E2SFujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Fujifilm X-T30 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2021-09-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 77 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 62
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 seconds 900 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, Commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Physical 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 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $900