Fujifilm X-T10 vs Fujifilm X-T30

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-T10 and the Fujifilm X-T30, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X-T10 was introduced in May 2015 and Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced in February 2019. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-T10 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
      • 100 - 51,000 Native ISO
      • 77 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Fujifilm X-T30 Highlights

      • 26.1 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 160 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.39" 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Mechanical and 30.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-T10 and Fujifilm X-T30.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   77 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   51,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 26.1 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-T10

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T10 over Fujifilm X-T30.

      Fujifilm X-T10 vs Fujifilm X-T30
      Cheaper $799 (body only), $899 (w/16-50mm lens), $1099 (w/18-55mm lens) vs $899 (body only), $999 (w/15-45mm lens), $1299 (w/18-55mm lens)
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 160
      Higher Native ISO 51,000 vs 12,800
      Lighter 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz) vs 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)

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      Advantage of Fujifilm X-T30

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T30 over Fujifilm X-T10.

      Fujifilm X-T10 vs Fujifilm X-T30
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 26.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 6240 x 4160
      More Focus Points 77 vs 425
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 900 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps vs 30.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 4096 x 2160
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 380 shots

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X-T10 Fujifilm X-T30
        Cheap$799 (body only), $899 (w/16-50mm lens), $1099 (w/18-55mm lens)$899 (body only), $999 (w/15-45mm lens), $1299 (w/18-55mm lens)
        Video Capture
        Many Focus Points77425
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec1/32000 sec
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro Type D Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Light381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz)383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-T10 Fujifilm X-T30
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life350 shots380 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-T10 and Fujifilm X-T30 have 3.0" Tilting screens with 920k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fujifilm X-T30 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Fujifilm X-T30) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Fujifilm X-T30 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-T10 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-T30 has a built-in 0.39" Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage and 0.93x (0.62x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-T10 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 51,000. Fujifilm X-T30 features a 26.1 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-T10 has CMOS X-TRANS II sensor

      Fujifilm X-T30 has X-Trans CMOS sensor

      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X-T10 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. Fujifilm X-T30 is equipped with X-Processor 4 processor and can take pictures up to 6240 x 4160 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-T30

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-T30. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm X-T10 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T30 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-T30 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T10 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) 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.
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      Bluetooth on Fujifilm X-T30

      Fujifilm X-T30 has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2 LE) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X-T10 has a Micro Type D HDMI and Fujifilm X-T30 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-T10 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Fujifilm X-T30 comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 380 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm X-T10 and Fujifilm X-T30 have Focal Plane. shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on both models. Fujifilm X-T10 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Fujifilm X-T30 can shoot continuously up to 30.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 8.0 fps with mechanical shutter.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m at ISO 100.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm X-T10 and via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal to Fujifilm X-T30. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-T30.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-T10 body has dimensions of 118 x 83 x 41 mm (4.65 x 3.27 x 1.61") and Fujifilm X-T30 body has dimensions of 118 x 83 x 47 mm (4.65 x 3.27 x 1.85"). Fujifilm X-T10 weighs 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz) and Fujifilm X-T30 weighs 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz).

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      118 mm

      83 mm

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      118 mm

      83 mm

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      83 mm

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      83 mm

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      41 mm

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      47 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-T10 and Fujifilm X-T30

      Fujifilm X-T10 and Fujifilm X-T30 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      71
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   51,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   77 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      77
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   51,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   77 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      GOOD
      80
      •   77 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      84
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      GOOD
      82
      •   77 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      GOOD
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-T10 and Fujifilm X-T30 and give them scores of 68 and 75 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      OVERALL
      68
      OVERALL
      75

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      GOOD
      73
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   51,000 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      72
      •   Sensor Resolution - 26.1 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      40
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      GOOD
      83
      •   77 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      GOOD
      73
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      GOOD
      83
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-T10

      Fujifilm X-T30

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots


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