Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Revealed July 2016
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Launched July 2013

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony TX30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-T2 was released 2 years after the TX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony TX30
Fujifilm X-T2 | TX30 | |||
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Launched | July 2016 | ![]() | July 2013 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm X-T2
TX30 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony TX30
Fujifilm X-T2 | TX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the TX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and TX30 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and TX30.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-07-07 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | X-Processor Pro2 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 325 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Number of lenses | 54 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 507 grams (1.12 pounds) | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 340 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | - |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Launch cost | $1,600 | $230 |