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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony FX30

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100F
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2022
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony FX30 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X100V vs Sony FX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was launched 3 years earlier than the FX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100V grades versus the FX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X100V FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X100V

 FX30 Fujifilm X100V 
LaunchedSeptember 2022February 2020Fresher by 32 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k1620kSharper screen (+740k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X100V FX30 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V vs the FX30.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100V and FX30 is 79 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and FX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm X100V will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100V
Portrait photography with Sony FX30
82
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
83
focusing manually
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography advice
Sony FX30 Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (478g)
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
heavier than others in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography highlights
Sony FX30 Sports photography highlights
73
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (420 shots)
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (570 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography details
Sony FX30 Travel photography details
76
great battery power (420 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (478g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery life (570 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography details
Sony FX30 Landscape photography details
73
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (570 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging advice
Sony FX30 Vlogging advice
35
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (478 grams)
74
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
heavier than others in class (646 grams)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X100VSony FX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100V Sony FX30
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-04 2022-09-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0 -
Total lenses - 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
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 478 grams (1.05 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 420 pictures 570 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Two
Price at release $1,399 $1,800