Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000
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![Fujifilm X-T30 front Fujifilm X-T30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-T30/Fujifilm-X-T30-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-3N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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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony a5000
Fujifilm X-T30 | a5000 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 63 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+579k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-T30
a5000 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a5000
Fujifilm X-T30 | a5000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Sony-Alpha-a5000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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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 |