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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(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
Fujifilm X-T30
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-T1 Fujifilm X-T30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T1 
ReleasedFebruary 2019April 2014More 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 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
great megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography features
75
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography features
66
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 shots)
78
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
63
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
low battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
80
great battery life (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
great megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography details
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging advice
33
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-T1Fujifilm X-T30
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