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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Announced September 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 4 years later than the RX100 V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades versus the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony RX100 V

 Fujifilm X-T30 II RX100 V 
LaunchedSeptember 2021October 2016More recent by 60 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 RX100 V Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony RX100 V

 Fujifilm X-T30 II RX100 V 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the RX100 V.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and RX100 V is 82 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
MP count great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
66
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Sony RX100 V
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
Sony RX100 V Sports photography info
80
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography details
Sony RX100 V Travel photography details
80
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count great (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
80
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography details
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
70
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 V Vlogging advice
37
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
81
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony RX100 V
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2021-09-02 2016-10-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 315
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 62 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.84 lb) 299 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting 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
Cost at launch $900 $998