Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony ZV-E10 — Which Is Better?
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Sony · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony ZV-E10
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-T30 II and the Sony ZV-E10 are both 2021 mirrorless cameras aimed at different shooters. The X-T30 II has a built-in electronic viewfinder for eye-level framing, while the ZV-E10 is built around its flip-out screen for vlogging. Both use APS-C CMOS sensors, so neither gains a field-of-view edge. The Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts are not interchangeable, so lens choice follows the system you own or build on. The ZV-E10 is also the smaller and lighter body, at 343 g against 383 g. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2021 | 2021 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 2, 2021 | July 27, 2021 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 118 x 83 x 47 mm | 115 x 64 x 45 mm |
| Camera weight | 383 g | 343 g |
| Optics | 67/100 | 69/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-T30 II is the stronger choice for fast action, shooting at up to 30 frames per second against 11 on the ZV-E10. That extra speed helps with a flying bird or a sprinting child where the peak moment lasts a fraction of a second. It also carries 26 megapixels against 24, giving slightly more room to crop a distant subject. Several core optics specs match. Both have 425 autofocus points, top out at a 1/4000 second shutter, and reach an expanded ISO 51200 ceiling. Neither has in-body stabilisation, so steady handheld low-light work depends on lens stabilisation or a tripod on either body. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.5 x 15.6 | 23.5 x 15.6 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
30 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor 4 | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
16030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 320003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
90044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
4250300 | 4250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | N/A |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoVloggers get a smoother workflow on the ZV-E10, which records in XAVC S and MOV alongside MPEG-4. The X-T30 II records MPEG-4 and H.264. If your editing suite prefers particular wrappers, that difference may decide the editing choice before any other video spec. The headline video limits are shared. Both record 4K video and reach a 120 fps maximum frame rate, which are separate ceilings rather than one 4K 120 mode. Both also have built-in timelapse, so interval work needs no external trigger. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
4096 x 2160 | 3840 x 1920 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
120 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, MOV |
| Features | 70/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesEye-level framing belongs to the X-T30 II alone, through its 2.36-million-dot electronic viewfinder. The ZV-E10 has no viewfinder, so you compose on its rear screen, which resolves fewer dots at 920,000 against 1.04 million. A built-in flash gives the X-T30 II quick indoor fill, while the ZV-E10 needs an external flash for added light. Both have a 3-inch flip-out touchscreen, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer. Neither has GPS or weather sealing. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | No |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 9200001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 35/100 | 24/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe ZV-E10 has the higher battery rating, 440 shots against 380 on the X-T30 II. The X-T30 II counters with USB charging, so you can top up its battery from a power bank, which the ZV-E10 does not offer. Each camera records to a single SD slot that takes SD, SDHC and SDXC cards. The X-T30 II's slot is UHS-I compatible for faster card transfers, and the ZV-E10 also accepts Memory Stick Pro Duo. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
380 shots1505000 | 440 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | No |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X-T30 II for moving subjects, eye-level framing and fill light without extra gear. Its 30 fps burst, electronic viewfinder, built-in flash and USB charging make it the stronger stills camera.
Choose the Sony ZV-E10 for vlogging and screen-first content, especially if you own E-mount lenses. Its XAVC S recording, flip-out touchscreen and higher battery rating make it the better fit for front-of-camera work.