Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Released February 2019
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 III
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The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Olympus E-M1 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-T30 was brought out 2 years after the E-M1 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the E-M1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Olympus E-M1 II
| Fujifilm X-T30 | E-M1 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2019 |  | September 2016 | Newer by 30 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Fujifilm X-T30
| E-M1 II | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M1 II
| Fujifilm X-T30 | E-M1 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Olympus E-M1 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the E-M1 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M1 II is 82 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M1 II.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T30 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2019-02-14 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | X-Processor 4 | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 60.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
| 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 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MOV, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 383g (0.84 lb) | 574g (1.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1312 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 shots | 350 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | BLH-1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
| Storage slots | Single | Dual |
| Pricing at launch | $899 | $1,700 |
