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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6000

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
64
Features
78
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony A6000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was introduced 7 years after the A6000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades versus the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A6000 
RevealedSeptember 2021April 2014Newer by 90 months
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 A6000 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A6000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the A6000.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A6000 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A6000.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T30 II to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography features
Sony A6000 Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Sony A6000
79
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
Sony A6000 Sports photography info
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
amazing resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
72
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Sony A6000
80
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
76
lighter than competition in class (344g)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
amazing resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging details
Sony A6000 Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A6000
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha a6000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2014-04-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 179
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 344 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $900 $548