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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E3 was brought out 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T30 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-E3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021September 2017Fresher by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

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

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 has got exterior measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T30 II has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 85 and 82 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T30 II to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E3 will be behind in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
83
has manual focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography information
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography advice
77
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
80
better than average battery life (380 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging advice
37
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm X-E3Fujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-T30 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-09-07 2021-09-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 62
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 900s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
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 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 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $700 $900