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Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (2/3").

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 24 months after the Fujifilm XF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the Fujifilm XF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm XF1 
ReleasedAugust 2014September 2012Newer by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm XF1 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm XF1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has outer 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) and the Fujifilm XF1 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the Fujifilm XF1.

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm XF1 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm XF1.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
42
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others (423g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
62
great battery life (470 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (423 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (255g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (423 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (255 grams)
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Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm XF1
 Fujifilm X30Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm XF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II EXRCMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 4.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lb) 255 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 199
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $380