Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X100T and the Fujifilm X30, 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 X100T was introduced in September 2014 and Fujifilm X30 was introduced in August 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X100T Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Fujifilm X30 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

      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 X100T and Fujifilm X30.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   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

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   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

      Advantage of Fujifilm X100T

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100T over Fujifilm X30.

      Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 2/3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 4000 x 3000
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.0 vs f/2.8
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 920k dot

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      Advantage of Fujifilm X30

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X30 over Fujifilm X100T.

      Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X30
      Cheaper $1299.95 vs $599
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 35 mm vs 112 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 4x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 1 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 92% vs 100%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.5x vs 0.65x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 12.0 fps
      Lighter 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz) vs 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 330 shots vs 470 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 X100T Fujifilm X30
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,40012,800
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        High Resolution Viewfinder2,360k dot2,360k dot
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Light440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X100T Fujifilm X30
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life330 shots470 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X100T and Fujifilm X30 have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Fujifilm X100T has a Fixed screen Fujifilm X30 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm X30 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X100T has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Fujifilm X30 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. Fujifilm X100T has 92% coverage (0.5x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm X30 has 100% coverage (0.65x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100T features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. 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 43.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with EXR Processor II processor.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm X30

      Fujifilm X30 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have 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.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X100T has a Micro HDMI and Fujifilm X30 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X100T and Fujifilm X30 come with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots on Fujifilm X100T and with battery life of 470 shots on Fujifilm X30.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X100T, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X30. Fujifilm X100T can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Fujifilm X30 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m at ISO 1600 on Fujifilm X100T and 7.00 m on Fujifilm X30. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm X100T.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X100T body has dimensions of 127 x 74 x 52 mm (5.0 x 2.91 x 2.05") and Fujifilm X30 body has dimensions of 119 x 72 x 60 mm (4.69 x 2.83 x 2.36"). Fujifilm X100T weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz) and Fujifilm X30 weighs 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz).

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      127 mm

      74 mm

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      119 mm

      72 mm

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      74 mm

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      72 mm

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      52 mm

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      60 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X100T and Fujifilm X30

      Fujifilm X100T and Fujifilm X30 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 X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   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

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   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

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      GOOD
      81
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      GOOD
      80
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   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

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X100T and Fujifilm X30 and give them scores of 66 and 70 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 X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      OVERALL
      66
      OVERALL
      70

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      GOOD
      76
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps

      Video

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      GOOD
      83
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
      GOOD
      77
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      GOOD
      84
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      84
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X30

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots


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