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Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm X30
Camera summary
The Fujifilm X30, made by Fujifilm, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Aug. 26, 2014.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.4 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.5 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Fujifilm X20, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Fujifilm X20
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS X-TRANS II sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 470 shots per charge with the included NP-95 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Fujifilm X20
Camera summary
The Fujifilm X20, made by Fujifilm, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on April 29, 2013.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.2 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.2 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.8 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Fujifilm XF10, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Fujifilm XF10
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Fujifilm X30, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Fujifilm X30
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS X-TRANS II sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 270 shots per charge with the included NP-50 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
No |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
No |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
No |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | - |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | No |
No |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Aug. 26, 2014 | April 29, 2013 |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| msrp | $578.00 | $379.99 |
| model | Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
| Predecessor model | Fujifilm X20 | Fujifilm XF10 |
| Successor model | Fujifilm X30 | |
Lense |
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.00 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 12.0 fps | 12.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
| Battery life | 470 shots | 270 shots |
| Battery model | NP-95 | NP-50 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm | 117 x 70 x 57mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 423 grs | 353 grs |
Screen |
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 920 | 460 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6 mm | 8.8 x 6.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 12 | 12 |
| Sensor size | 2/3-inch | 2/3-inch |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Headphone port |
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
No |
| Video formats | H.264 | H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm X20 |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (tunnel) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | no electronic viewfinder |