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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony FX3

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
64
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony FX3 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
  • Launched September 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released February 2021
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony FX3 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony FX3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 7 months later than the FX3 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the FX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-T30 II FX3 
ReleasedSeptember 2021February 2021Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 FX3 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-T30 II FX3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys 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) whilst the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony FX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the FX3.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and FX3 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and FX3.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will render greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
82
manual focus
great sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
70
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography advice
Sony FX3 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
great sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (600 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
70
great battery power (600 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography advice
Sony FX3 Landscape photography advice
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
great sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (600 per charge)
two card slots
resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging features
Sony FX3 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
77
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony FX3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony FX3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2021-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO 51200 409600
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 62 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 716 gr (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 600 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One 2
Retail cost $900 $3,900