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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9

Portability
82 Imaging
73 Features
88 Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • New Model is Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony A9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the A9 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 4 years after the A9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony A9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II A9 
ReleasedSeptember 2021April 2017Newer by 54 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
 A9 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen resolution1440k1040kCrisper screen (+400k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II A9 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony A9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the A9.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A9 is 82 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A9.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography factors
Sony A9 Portrait photography factors
83
 has manual focus
 high  resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
84
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography info
Sony A9 Street photography info
79
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 lack of image stabilization
79
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
80
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
 high  resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
87
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 high fps (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery life (650 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography highlights
Sony A9 Travel photography highlights
80
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 high  resolution (26 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
74
 great battery life (650 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony A9 Landscape photography highlights
81
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 high  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 great battery life (650 per charge)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging features
Sony A9 Vlogging features
37
 has touchscreen
 offers face detect autofocus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic support
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
37
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic port
 display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A9
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha A9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
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 425 693
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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 -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 673 grams (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 380 photos 650 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Price at release $900 $4,498