Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X70

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X30 versus Fujifilm X70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 16 months prior to the Fujifilm X70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the Fujifilm X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm X70. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Fujifilm X70 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 comes with physical dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X70 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 versus Fujifilm X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the Fujifilm X70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm X70 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm X70.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X70 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.