Fujifilm X30

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    Highlights

    • 12 MP 2/3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 49 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
    • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Fujifilm X30 was announced in 2014 and is a 2/3-inch (8.8 x 6.6 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 12,800. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Fujifilm X30 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.


    Here is the Fujifilm Xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm Xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X70 January
    2016
    16.3 MP
    APS-C
    200 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X30 August
    2014
    12 MP
    2/3-inch
    100 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X20 April
    2013
    12 MP
    2/3-inch
    100 - 12,800 Fixed 2.80"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X10 July
    2012
    12 MP
    2/3-inch
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.80"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm X70 vs X30 vs X20 vs X10.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X30.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Fujifilm X30 to its predecessor X20 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X20
    Timelapse Recording vs
    Selective Autofocus vs
    Face Detection vs
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
    Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
    Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.80"
    Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 460k dot
    Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 85%
    Speaker Mono vs
    Built-in Microphone Mono vs
    Microphone Input vs
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs
    Longer Battery Life 470 shots vs 270 shots
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X20
    Heavier 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz) vs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm X30 vs X20.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Tilting screen

    Fujifilm X30 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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    Fujifilm X30 with Tilting screen


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    Fujifilm X30 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 58.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X30.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm X30 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Fujifilm X30 comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 470 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm X30's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm X30 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119 x 72 x 60 mm (4.69 x 2.83 x 2.36"). It weighs 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    119 mm (4.69")

    72 mm (2.83")

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    60 mm (2.36")

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    Fujifilm X30 dimensions

    Fujifilm X30 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm X30 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Fujifilm X30 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Fujifilm X30 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Fujifilm X30 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Fujifilm X30 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Fujifilm X30 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Fujifilm X30 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots

    Fujifilm X30 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm X30 and give score of 70 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    70

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Fujifilm X30 a score of 59 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    GOOD
    76

    We give Fujifilm X30 a score of 76 for Photo parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Fujifilm X30 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    EXCELLENT
    86

    We give Fujifilm X30 a score of 86 for Focusing parameters.

    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    77

    We give Fujifilm X30 a score of 77 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    84

    We give Fujifilm X30 a score of 84 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    45

    We give Fujifilm X30 a score of 45 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots


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