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Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X100S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100F
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X100T and Fujifilm X30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100T was announced within a month of the Fujifilm X30 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm X30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X100T matches up vs the Fujifilm X30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm X100T Fujifilm X30 
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm X100T

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm X100T 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm X100T Fujifilm X30 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2014Similar age
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100T provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X100T and Fujifilm X30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100T and the Fujifilm X30.

Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100T and Fujifilm X30 is 80 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100T and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100T with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X100T will resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100T
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
47
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography factors
57
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100T
Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
73
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
64
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging information
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging information
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
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Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Fujifilm X30
 Fujifilm X100TFujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X100T Fujifilm X30
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-12 2014-08-26
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C 2/3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 lb) 423 grams (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $899 $499