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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was introduced 8 years after the TX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores versus the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony TX30

 Fujifilm X-T30 II TX30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021July 2013Newer by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 TX30 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony TX30

 Fujifilm X-T30 II TX30 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera plus 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. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the TX30.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and TX30 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and TX30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will provide extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
38
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Sony TX30
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count high (26MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
69
weather proof
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging highlights
Sony TX30 Vlogging highlights
36
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony TX30
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2021-09-02 2013-07-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Amount of lenses 62 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 grams (0.84 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $230