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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1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
Sony TX30
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony TX30

 Fujifilm X-T2 TX30 
LaunchedJuly 2016July 2013More modern by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 TX30 Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen sizing3.3"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony TX30

 Fujifilm X-T2 TX30 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX30 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
38
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Sports photography with Sony TX30
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
not so great battery (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
environment proof
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography features
Sony TX30 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (340 shots)
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
Sony TX30 Vlogging details
33
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony TX30
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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