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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E3
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand 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
  • Revealed September 2022
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was revealed 7 years earlier than the FX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-E2S FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 FX30 Fujifilm X-E2S 
RevealedSeptember 2022January 2016More recent by 81 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-E2S FX30 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S has exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the FX30.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and FX30 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and FX30.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony FX30 to provide greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2S will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography advice
Sony FX30 Portrait photography advice
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
83
manual focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography info
Sony FX30 Street photography info
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
heavier than others in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Sony FX30
69
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (570 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography info
Sony FX30 Travel photography info
72
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
74
better than average battery pack (570 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography features
Sony FX30 Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
85
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (570 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with Sony FX30
34
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
heavier than others in class (646g)
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-E2SSony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Sony FX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 759
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic 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 350g (0.77 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
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 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 images 570 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $599 $1,800