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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 17 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-T30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-E3 
IntroducedFebruary 2019September 2017Fresher by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 features external measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-T30.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
82
has manual focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography highlights
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
78
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
77
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
80
good battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
37
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-E3Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-T30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2019-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 325 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 383 gr (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $700 $899