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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony HX300

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX200V
  • New Model is Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony HX300 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony HX300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 6 years later than the HX300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony HX300

 Fujifilm X-T30 HX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2013Fresher by 73 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 HX300 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony HX300

 Fujifilm X-T30 HX300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the HX300.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and HX300 is 82 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and HX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography details
Sony HX300 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Sony HX300
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX300 Travel photography highlights
80
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
54
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (623g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no image stabilization
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging information
Sony HX300 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (623g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony HX300
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-02-14 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 623 grams (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $899 $339