Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T20

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-T30 and the Fujifilm X-T20, 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-T30 was introduced in February 2019 and Fujifilm X-T20 was introduced in January 2017. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T30 over Fujifilm X-T20.

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.

Screen

Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-T20 have 3.0" Tilting screens with 1,040k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality 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.

Viewfinder

Fujifilm X-T30 has a built-in 0.39" Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-T20 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage and 0.93x (0.62x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

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 366.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X-T20 features a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

Fujifilm X-T30 has X-Trans CMOS sensor

Fujifilm X-T20 has CMOS X-TRANS III 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
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Fujifilm X-T30 is equipped with X-Processor 4 processor and can take pictures up to 6240 x 4160 resolution. Fujifilm X-T20 is equipped with X-Processor Pro2 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4240 x 2832, 6000 x 3376, 4000, x 4000, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2384, 2832 x 2832, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 2000 x 2000 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

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

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on either of the cameras. 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-T30 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T20 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-T20 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T30 nothing can be done.

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.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X-T30 has a Micro HDMI and Fujifilm X-T20 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-T20 come with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 380 shots on Fujifilm X-T30 and with battery life of 350 shots on Fujifilm X-T20.

External Storage Slots

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

Shutter

Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-T20 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-T30 can shoot continuously up to 30.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 8.0 fps with mechanical shutter. Fujifilm X-T20 can shoot continuously up to 14.0 fps.

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 or PC Terminal to Fujifilm X-T30 and via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm X-T20. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

Fujifilm X-T30 body has dimensions of 118 x 83 x 47 mm (4.65 x 3.27 x 1.85") and Fujifilm X-T20 body has dimensions of 118 x 83 x 41 mm (4.65 x 3.27 x 1.61") and they both weigh 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz).

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T20

118 mm

83 mm

118 mm

83 mm

83 mm

83 mm

47 mm

41 mm