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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was released 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-T30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-M1 
IntroducedFebruary 2019September 2013Fresher by 65 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T30 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 87 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-T30.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T30 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
82
manual focus
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
great resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography factors
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
better than average battery life (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
great resolution (26MP)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
great resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
31
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
36
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-M1Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-T30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2019-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 16MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 383 grams (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 380 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $899