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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 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
  • Announced February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3N
  • Later Model is Sony a5100
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was released 5 years later than the a5000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the a5000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-T30 a5000 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2014More recent by 63 months
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 a5000 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-T30 a5000 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a5000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the a5000.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and a5000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and a5000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Sony a5000
82
manual focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
70
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography advice
Sony a5000 Street photography advice
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography features
Sony a5000 Sports photography features
78
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
59
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (420 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Sony a5000
80
good battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
78
great battery life (420 shots)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (420 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging highlights
Sony a5000 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
32
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Alpha a5000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
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 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 420 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $899 $448