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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 II

Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A9
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 II Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 24 months after the A9 II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the A9 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-T30 II A9 II 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021October 2019Newer by 24 months
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

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

        


        

          

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

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-T30 II A9 II 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and the A9 II.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 II size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A9 II is 82 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A9 II.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

            Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

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


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography factors
Sony A9 II Portrait photography factors
83
 has manual focus
 amazing  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
85
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography features
Sony A9 II Street photography features
79
 screen tilts
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 lack of image stabilization
78
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 environment proof
 great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
Sony A9 II Sports photography info
79
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
 amazing  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 good battery (380 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
87
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high fps (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (690 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
80
 good battery (380 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 amazing  resolution (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display isn't selfie friendly
73
 good battery pack (690 shots)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Sony A9 II
81
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 amazing  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW files
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 good battery pack (690 CIPA)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
36
 touch screen
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
36
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone support
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A9 II Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A9 II
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2019-10-03
Physical type 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 62 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 678g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
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 380 images 690 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Launch cost $900 $4,498