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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX30

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2022
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX30 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was launched 11 years prior to the FX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up vs the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 FX30 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
RevealedSeptember 2022June 2012Newer by 124 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k1230kCrisper screen (+1130k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 FX30 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurement

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides exterior measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony FX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the FX30.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and FX30 is 80 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and FX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony FX30 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Portrait photography with Sony FX30
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
84
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography factors
Sony FX30 Street photography factors
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
heavier than others (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography advice
Sony FX30 Sports photography advice
45
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (570 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (300 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
74
good battery power (570 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography details
Sony FX30 Landscape photography details
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (570 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
74
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
heavier than others (646 grams)
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sony FX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-06-28 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 grams (0.99 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" 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 300 images 570 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Two
Launch price $1,169 $1,800