Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3N
- Replacement is Sony a5100
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was revealed 7 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades versus the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony a5000
Fujifilm X-T30 II | a5000 | |||
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Revealed | September 2021 | ![]() | January 2014 | Fresher by 94 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+579k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
a5000 | Fujifilm X-T30 II |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony a5000
Fujifilm X-T30 II | a5000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features 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) and the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the a5000.
![Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 size comparison Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and a5000 is 82 and 89 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and a5000.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 II to offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 II | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 II | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2021-09-02 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
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 area | 366.6mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Available lenses | 62 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 900 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 gr (0.84 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 420 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $900 | $448 |