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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Fujifilm X-T4 front
Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 12 months before the Fujifilm X-T4 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades vs the Fujifilm X-T4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T4 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-T4 Fujifilm X-T30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2019Newer by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-T4

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T4 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T4 has sizing of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the Fujifilm X-T4.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-T4 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-T4.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T4 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography information
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
does not have image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
heavier than competition (607g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography features
78
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
85
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography advice
80
great battery pack (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
75
good battery life (500 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (607 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (500 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging details
36
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
heavier than competition (607g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-T4
 Fujifilm X-T30Fujifilm X-T4
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2020-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS X-Trans CMOS 4
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 26MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.75x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 607g (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 500 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Two
Cost at release $899 $1,700