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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX30

Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
78
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Announced September 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2022
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony FX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was revealed 6 years before the FX30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores vs the FX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-E3 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 FX30 Fujifilm X-E3 
LaunchedSeptember 2022September 2017More modern by 61 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-E3 FX30 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the FX30.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and FX30 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and FX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony FX30 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Sony FX30
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
megapixel count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than competition (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography factors
Sony FX30 Sports photography factors
75
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (570 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
77
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery (570 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (570 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Sony FX30
37
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony FX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Sony FX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 759
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 shots 570 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $700 $1,800