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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony FX30

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T2
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost 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
  • Launched September 2022
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 9 years earlier than the FX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades versus the FX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-T1 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 FX30 Fujifilm X-T1 
LaunchedSeptember 2022April 2014More recent by 102 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-T1 FX30 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen size

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has sizing 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-T1 vs Sony FX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the FX30.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and FX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony FX30 to provide extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
84
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography highlights
Sony FX30 Street photography highlights
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competitors (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography advice
Sony FX30 Sports photography advice
67
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (570 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Travel photography with Sony FX30
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
74
good battery life (570 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Sony FX30
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (570 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (646g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony FX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Sony FX30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-14 2022-09-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 570 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Two
Retail pricing $1,300 $1,800