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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6100

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6100 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony A6100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 2 years after the A6100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up vs the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A6100 
ReleasedSeptember 2021August 2019Newer by 25 months
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 A6100 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A6100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony A6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the A6100.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A6100 is 82 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A6100.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 II to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography details
Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
83
has manual focus
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography info
Sony A6100 Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
74
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
Sony A6100 Travel photography features
80
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
high MP (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
86
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Sony A6100
36
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha a6100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2019-08-28
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 396 gr (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 pictures 420 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $748