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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony FX30

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2022
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 7 years earlier than the FX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades versus the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-T2 FX30 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 FX30 Fujifilm X-T2 
RevealedSeptember 2022July 2016Fresher by 75 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-T2 FX30 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony FX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the FX30.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and FX30 is 76 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and FX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony FX30 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography details
Sony FX30 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
Sony FX30 Street photography information
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography advice
Sony FX30 Sports photography advice
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (570 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography features
Sony FX30 Travel photography features
63
weather proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
74
good battery (570 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography features
Sony FX30 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (570 per charge)
has dual storage slots
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
74
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony FX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Sony FX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-07-07 2022-09-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 images 570 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at launch $1,600 $1,800