Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was brought out 9 years before the Fujifilm X-T30 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T30 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-M1 & Fujifilm X-T30 II. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 features external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T30 II has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-T30 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 against the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 87 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T30 II to resolve more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.