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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X-T5

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Fujifilm X-T5 front
Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T4
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X-T5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 14 months before the Fujifilm X-T5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the Fujifilm X-T5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Fujifilm X-T5

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
AnnouncedNovember 2022September 2021More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X-T5

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T5 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X-T5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the Fujifilm X-T5.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X-T5 is 82 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X-T5.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T5 to show more detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography advice
83
focusing manually
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
86
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography factors
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
heavier than competition (557g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
80
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (580 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography factors
80
great battery life (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count excellent (26MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
good battery (580 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is amazing (40MP)
heavier than competition (557g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (580 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T5
37
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (6240 x 4160 pixels)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (557g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X-T5
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIFujifilm X-T5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2022-11-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 40MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 7728 x 5152
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 62 82
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/180000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 6240x4160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 557 gr (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5")
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 380 shots 580 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail cost $900 $1,699