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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony QX1

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony QX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and QX1 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 7 years later than the QX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony QX1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II QX1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021September 2014Fresher by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1040k0kSharper screen (+1040k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 QX1 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony QX1

 Fujifilm X-T30 II QX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II offers 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) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the QX1.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and QX1 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and QX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T30 II to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX1 Portrait photography highlights
83
manual focus
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no manual mode
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography advice
Sony QX1 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography factors
Sony QX1 Sports photography factors
80
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography highlights
Sony QX1 Travel photography highlights
80
great battery power (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (216 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX1 Landscape photography highlights
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 per charge)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Sony QX1
37
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony QX1
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha QX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha QX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Revealed 2021-09-02 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 62 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" -
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Price at release $900 $500