Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Released April 2014
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Released February 2019
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Fujifilm X-T30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-T1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the Fujifilm X-T30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm X-T30. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-T1 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-T30 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | April 2014 | More recent by 58 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-T1 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 has physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Fujifilm X-T30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 79 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm X-T30.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 to produce more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm X-T1 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-04-14 | 2019-02-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | X-Processor 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | 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 | 16 megapixels | 26 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 6240 x 4160 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 425 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Number of lenses | 54 | 54 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD (RGBW) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m (ISO100) | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 440 grams (0.97 lb) | 383 grams (0.84 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
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 photos | 380 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | NP-W126S |
Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,300 | $899 |