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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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
  • Announced September 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm X-T30 II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the Fujifilm X-T30 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021February 2019Fresher by 31 months

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-T30 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II size comparison

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

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm X-T30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
83
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
78
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography advice
80
good battery life (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
80
better than average battery life (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography info
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
36
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Fujifilm X-T30Fujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T30 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2021-09-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 62
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 900 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE 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 PCM 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
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 383 grams (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $899 $900