Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a5000

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.