Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a6100 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-T30
81
WINNER
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Sony · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6100
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SCORE
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-T30 and the Sony a6100 are both 2019 mirrorless cameras with APS-C CMOS sensors. The practical split is the lens mount: the X-T30 uses Fujifilm X lenses and the a6100 uses Sony E lenses. Any lenses you already own, or plan to buy, largely settle this choice. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 14, 2019 | August 28, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 118 x 83 x 47 mm | 120 x 67 x 59 mm |
| Camera weight | 383 g | 396 g |
| Optics | 67/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-T30 is the stronger choice for fast action, shooting at up to 30 frames per second against 11 on the a6100. That headroom helps when a bird takes off or a runner breaks through a gap and the peak moment lasts a fraction of a second. Its 26 megapixels also give slightly more room to crop a distant subject than the a6100's 24. The X-T30's viewfinder also shows finer detail while framing, with 2.36 million dots against 1.44 million on the a6100. Neither body offers in-body stabilisation, so dim-light handheld work depends on the lens. | ||
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 | 15.6 x 23.5 |
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 | 3:2 |
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 | 510003003280000 |
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 | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 144000009900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoSlow-motion and 4K recording are equally available, so slowing a skateboard trick or gymnastics routine does not depend on this choice. Both record up to 4K, offer a maximum video frame rate of 120 fps, and include a built-in interval timer for timelapse sequences. The a6100 suits a pickier editing workflow. It offers more recording formats, including XAVC S, AVCHD and H.264 alongside MPEG-4, while the X-T30 records in MPEG-4 and MOV. | ||
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 2160 |
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, MOV | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Features | 70/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe X-T30 has the sharper rear screen, with 1.04 million dots against 921,600 on the a6100, which makes focus checking and image review crisper. Both are 3-inch touch LCDs with a flip screen for waist-level or overhead shooting. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both make transferring images to a phone simple. Each includes a built-in flash and supports an external flash for extra light indoors. Neither has GPS for geotagging, and neither is weather sealed, so both need protection from rain or dust. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
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 | 9216001150001500000 |
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 | 37/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe a6100 has the longer rated battery life, 420 shots against 380 on the X-T30, which favours long walkaround days. Spares are not interchangeable, since each uses its own battery, the NP-FW50 on Sony and the NP-W126S on Fujifilm. Both support USB charging, so a power bank can top either up. Both accept SD, SDHC and SDXC cards, so your existing cards work in either body. The a6100 additionally takes Memory Stick Pro Duo, while the X-T30 supports UHS-I for faster card writes. Both have a single card slot, so there is no backup card on either. | ||
| 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 | 420 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the X-T30 for action photography. Its burst rate of up to 30 fps captures decisive moments the a6100's 11 fps may miss, and its 2.36 million dot viewfinder shows finer detail while composing. Choose the a6100 for long days away from a charger, where its 420-shot rating tops the X-T30's 380.
Start with the lens mount, since it shapes every future lens purchase. Fujifilm X and Sony E are separate systems, so let the lenses you want guide the body. The burst rate, viewfinder and battery rating then carry the practical differences.