Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Launched February 2019
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Revealed October 2019
- Older Model is Sony A9
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Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A9 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.
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Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the A9 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony A9 II
| Fujifilm X-T30 | A9 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm X-T30
| A9 II | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2019 |  | February 2019 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A9 II
| Fujifilm X-T30 | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the A9 II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and A9 II is 82 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and A9 II.
All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A9 II Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2019-02-14 | 2019-10-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | X-Processor 4 | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,686 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 383 grams (0.84 pounds) | 678 grams (1.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
| 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 photos | 690 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | Single | Two |
| Retail cost | $899 | $4,498 |