Sony Alpha 9 II vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      BrandSonyFujifilm
      ModelAlpha 9 IIX-T30 II
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 9 Fujifilm X-T30
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 9 III
      MSRP$4500$899 (body only), $999 (w/15-45mm lens), $1299 (w/18-55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSX-Trans CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels28.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel26.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,80080 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      ProcessorBIONZ XX-Processor 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006240 x 4160
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterPresets: Automatic Scene Recognition, Color Temperature, Custom, Fine, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points693425
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Lens MountSony EFujifilm X
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,440k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.93x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x0.62x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,686k dot2,360k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +2
      120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate
      Shutter Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec900 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps8.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)20.0 fps30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps30.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 239 Frames (Raw) / 361 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 239 Frames (Raw) / 361 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 30 fps for up to 29 Frames (JPEG) / 17 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Wireless
      Hi-speed sync
      Auto
      on
      slow sync
      manual
      commander
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      DxO Low Light ISO3434
      DxO Color Depth25.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.0
      DxO Overall Score93
      Video Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 100 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV/MP4/MPEG-4
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      DCI 2K: 2048 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21604096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      DCI 2K (2048 x 1080) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 2.5 mm Submini TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      1 x RJ45
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input (Shared with Mic/Line Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: FUJIFILM Camera Remote App
      *As of August, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Wired or wireless via wired remote or smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80% (Non-Condensing)
      Physical Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Dimensions129 x 96 x 76 mm (5.08 x 3.78 x 2.99")118 x 83 x 47 mm (4.65 x 3.27 x 1.85")
      Weight (inc. batteries)678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz)383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.6 x 6.1 x 5.6"7.9 x 6.9 x 5"
      Package Weight3.395 lb2.09 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NP-W126S
      Battery Life690 shots380 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 9 II Fujifilm X-T30 II
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemUltra Sonic Vibration
      Included AccessoriesLi-ion battery NP-W126S / USB cable / Shoulder strap / Body cap


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