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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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 February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • New Model is Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the A9 (24MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 23 months later than the A9 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades vs the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-T30 A9 
ReleasedFebruary 2019April 2017Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 A9 Fujifilm X-T30 
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-T30 A9 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers external 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 A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the A9.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and A9 is 82 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and A9.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T30 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
Sony A9 Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
84
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography factors
Sony A9 Street photography factors
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography information
Sony A9 Sports photography information
79
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (380 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Sony A9
80
good battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
74
good battery (650 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Sony A9
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (650 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Sony A9
36
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A9
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Alpha A9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 BIONZ X
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 surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 673 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 380 shots 650 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $899 $4,498