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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony a5000
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-T30 II a5000 
RevealedSeptember 2021January 2014Fresher by 94 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 a5000 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-T30 II a5000 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography information
Sony a5000 Portrait photography information
83
manual focus
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography highlights
Sony a5000 Sports photography highlights
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
59
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery power (420 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography info
Sony a5000 Travel photography info
80
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count high (26MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
78
great battery power (420 per charge)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography factors
Sony a5000 Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (420 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging highlights
Sony a5000 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha a5000
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