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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX30

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump 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
  • Released September 2022
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was manufactured 7 years before the FX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades vs the FX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 FX30 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
ReleasedSeptember 2022January 2016More modern by 81 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1620kCrisper display (+740k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 FX30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display size

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus the FX30.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and FX30 is 74 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and FX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony FX30 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Portrait photography with Sony FX30
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
83
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography advice
Sony FX30 Street photography advice
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than others in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography highlights
Sony FX30 Sports photography highlights
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography highlights
Sony FX30 Travel photography highlights
63
environment sealing
MP count good (24MP)
bad battery (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery pack (570 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is excellent (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony FX30 Landscape photography highlights
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (570 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Vlogging with Sony FX30
33
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (646g)
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sony FX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone 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 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 pictures 570 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at release $1,700 $1,800