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

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).

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.

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.
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.

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 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.

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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 |