Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony FX30

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 8 years before the FX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores against the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony FX30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony FX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the FX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and FX30 is 79 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and FX30.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony FX30 to offer you more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.