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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T4
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump 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
  • Released September 2022
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T3 was introduced 5 years before the FX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up against the FX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-T3 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 FX30 Fujifilm X-T3 
ReleasedSeptember 2022September 2018More modern by 49 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-T3 FX30 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"3.00"Same display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 comes with physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the FX30.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and FX30 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and FX30.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm X-T3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Sony FX30
81
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
83
has manual focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography factors
Sony FX30 Street photography factors
75
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competition in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (570 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography information
Sony FX30 Travel photography information
74
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
74
good battery pack (570 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (570 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
heavier than competition in class (646 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Sony FX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-06 2022-09-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 gr (1.19 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 390 pictures 570 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 2 2
Retail cost $1,500 $1,800