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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony FX30

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T5
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2022
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T4 was unveiled 3 years prior to the FX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores versus the FX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-T4 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 FX30 Fujifilm X-T4 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022February 2020More modern by 31 months
Display resolution2360k1620kCrisper display (+740k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-T4 FX30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 comes with exterior dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony FX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 and the FX30.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and FX30 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T4 and FX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm X-T4 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
83
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
heavier than competitors (607 grams)
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography info
Sony FX30 Sports photography info
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (500 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography features
Sony FX30 Travel photography features
75
great battery (500 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (607 grams)
74
better than average battery power (570 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography details
Sony FX30 Landscape photography details
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (500 CIPA)
has double storage slots
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging highlights
Sony FX30 Vlogging highlights
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
heavier than competitors (607g)
74
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (646g)
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-T4Sony FX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Sony FX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-02-24 2022-09-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607 gr (1.34 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 photographs 570 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $1,700 $1,800