Fujifilm X30 Review

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Main Features

12MP - 2/3" CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

12 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video

Built-in Wireless

423g. 119 x 72 x 60 mm

Replaced Fujifilm X20

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Fujifilm X30 Overview

First introduced in August 2014 , Fujifilm X30 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor. Fujifilm replaced the older X20 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
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Fujifilm X30 Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Fujifilm X30 has an Overall Score of 64/100 and ranked #2 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #224 out of 1212 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall). The only Compact camera that is ranked higher then the X30 is Nikon P7800. Read the comparison of these two cameras here.

Fujifilm X30 Type Scores

Imaging

Features

Value for Money

Portability

Overall Score

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Fujifilm X30 Compared to other Compact Cameras

Now let's get in to more details of our Fujifilm X30 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)

Image Stabilization

Articulating Screen

External Flash Shoe

Full HD Video

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder

RAW Shooting

Face Detection Focusing

12.800 Max ISO

49 Focus Points

920k dots LCD Resolution

1/4000s High Shutter Speed

12.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter

Long Battery Life (470 shots)

Manual Focusing

Manual Exposure

External Microphone Port

Timelapse Recording

Fast 2.00 Lens at Wide

Fast 2.80 Lens at Tele

2360kdot Viewfinder Resolution

AE Bracketing

Remote control with a smartphone

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CONs

No Touch Screen

Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

Heavy Body: 423

No Environmental Sealing

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Fujifilm X30 Sensor and Photography Features

Fujifilm X30 has a 12.0MP 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. X30 has a native ISO range of 100 - 12800 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

Fujifilm X30 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm X30 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm X30's 2/3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Fujifilm X30 Physical Specs

Fujifilm X30 weighs 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz) and has external dimensions of 119 x 72 x 60 mm (4.69 x 2.83 x 2.36″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Fujifilm X30 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 60mm, it is not small either, 31mm thicker than the average of its class.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm X30 with the dimensions:

Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Fujifilm X30 with its main competitors:

Fujifilm X30 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs X30	Thickness	vs X30
Fujifilm X20 Compare	353g	70g lighter	57mm	3mm thinner
Fujifilm X10 Compare	350g	73g lighter	57mm	3mm thinner
Fujifilm X70 Compare	340g	83g lighter	44mm	16mm thinner
Panasonic LX100 Compare	393g	30g lighter	55mm	5mm thinner
Fujifilm X100 Compare	445g	22g heavier	54mm	6mm thinner
Fujifilm X100T Compare	440g	17g heavier	52mm	8mm thinner
Nikon P7800 Compare	399g	24g lighter	50mm	10mm thinner
Canon G16 Compare	356g	67g lighter	40mm	20mm thinner

Weather Sealing

Fujifilm X30 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Fujifilm X30 Lens

Fujifilm X30 features a 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 4� zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm, and 112mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

X30

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

X30

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Providing a max aperture of f2.00 at 28mm, this lens is remarkably fast on wide end. Even better, having an aperture of f2.80 on tele end, this lens is exceptionally fast through out its range.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

X30

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

X30

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

X30 is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Fujifilm X30's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

Fujifilm X30 LCD and Viewfinder

Fujifilm X30 has a Tilting 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 920k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

X30 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 2,360kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.65x (35mm equivalent).

Fujifilm X30 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

Fujifilm X30 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our X30. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

You can connect X30 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

Battery

Fujifilm X30 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 470 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, Fujifilm X30 has a good battery life for its class.

Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Compact Cameras

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Fujifilm X30 is the longest battery life Small Sensor Compact camera in our database. The closest competitor in this class is Casio EX-10 with its 455 shots battery life. Check the comparison of Fujifilm X30 vs Casio EX-10 or take a look at Longest battery life Compact cameras list.

Fujifilm X30 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Fujifilm X20 Compare	1920 x 1080	270shots	No	No	No
Fujifilm X10 Compare	1920 x 1080	270shots	No	No	No
Fujifilm X70 Compare	1920 x 1080	330shots	Yes	No	No
Panasonic LX100 Compare	3840 x 2160	300shots	Yes	No	Yes
Fujifilm X100 Compare	1280 x 720	300shots	No	No	No
Fujifilm X100T Compare	1920 x 1080	330shots	Yes	No	No
Nikon P7800 Compare	1920 x 1080	350shots	No	No	No
Canon G16 Compare	1920 x 1080	360shots	Yes	No	No

Fujifilm X30 Video Features

With Fujifilm X30, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60p,50p,30p,25,24p fps and save in and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Fujifilm X30 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

X30 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Fujifilm X30 also has a port for an external microphone so you can record high quality sound with the help of an external microphone.

Fujifilm X30 Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Fujifilm X30 can shoot continuously at max speed of 12 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

Flash

X30 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

Focusing

Fujifilm X30 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 49 points to choose from.

Fujifilm X30 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

What type of Photography is Fujifilm X30 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Fujifilm X30 in 5 different photography areas.

Fujifilm X30 for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm X30 has a score of 55 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode

Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3 sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X30 for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm X30 for Street Photography

Fujifilm X30 has a score of 85 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Image Stabilization

Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
RAW shooting capability
Small Body
Small 2/3 sensor

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X30 for Street Photography

Fujifilm X30 for Sports Photography

Fujifilm X30 has a score of 39 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theX30.

Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Focus Mode
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder

External Flash Shoe
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
112 mm Tele Lens

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X30 for Sports Photography

Fujifilm X30 for Daily Photography

Fujifilm X30 has a score of 65 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
RAW shooting capability
4.0X Optical Zoom

423g
Body Thickness 60mm
Small 2/3 sensor

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X30 for Daily Photography

Fujifilm X30 for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm X30 has a score of 34 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theX30.

Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
RAW shooting capability

Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X30 for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm X30 Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm X30 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of X30 and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.

Read a more detailed analysis of Fujifilm X30 alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm X30

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Fujifilm X30 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Fujifilm X30 Alternatives in Cameras

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm X30

Does the Fujifilm X30 have Image Stabilization?
Does the Fujifilm X30 have RAW support?
Does the Fujifilm X30 have Weather Sealing?
Does the Fujifilm X30 have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Fujifilm X30?
What is the Sensor Size of Fujifilm X30?
is the Fujifilm X30 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Fujifilm X30 have Touch Screen?
Does the Fujifilm X30 have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Fujifilm X30?

Fujifilm X30 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Fujifilm
Model	Fujifilm X30
Announced	2014-08-26
Body Type	Compact
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-112 mm (4�)
Max Aperture	F2.0-2.8
Macro Focus Range	1cm
Screen
Screen Type	Tilting
Screen Size	3"
Screen Resolution	920k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.65x
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	30s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/4000s
Continuous Shooting	12.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	Yes
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	7.00 m
Flash Modes	Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor Size	2/3"
Sensor Dimensions	8.8 x 6.6 mm
Sensor Area	58.08mm²
Sensor Resolution	12 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO	12,800
Min Native ISO	100
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	49
Number of Cross Focus Points	Unknown
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	423g
Physical Dimensions	119 x 72 x 60mm
Battery Life	470 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	NP-95
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1