Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

X-T30 vs X-E1 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specs

X-T30

  • Introduced in February 2019
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 26 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 200 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 118.4 x 82.8 x 46.8mm³ (4.7″ x 3.3″ x 1.8″)
  • 383g (12.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-T30

X-E1

  • Introduced in September 2012
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 16 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 200 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 71.00mm (2.8″) Monitor
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • No WiFi
  • 129 x 74.9 x 38.3mm³ (5.1″ x 2.9″ x 1.5″)
  • 300g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-E1

X-T30 vs X-E1 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: X-T30 an X-E1 sensor comparison

X-T30 vs X-E1: Viewfinder

X-T30 has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.62x.

X-E1 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 2.36 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.62x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

X-T30 (0.62x)

X-E1 (0.62x)

Better choice: Draw

Fujifilm X-T30 VS Fujifilm X-E1 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Fujifilm X-T30 a better choice

X-T30

X-E1

Sensor cleaning (3)

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

26.10 16.30
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

8 6
Auto Focus points (4)

425 49
Better sensibility (4)

200 – 12800 ISO 200 – 6400 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.46
Articulated monitor (2)

Touch screen (2)

Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

380 350
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-T30 are built-in automatic sensor cleaning, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the articulated display, the rather comfortable touch screen and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the X-T30 is made easy by that the battery has more stamina and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The X-T30 scores 33 points.

Otherwise why to choose Fujifilm X-E1

X-T30

X-E1

Weighs less (2)

383g
(12.4 oz.)
300g
(9.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

459cm³
(29 cu.in.)
370cm³
(23 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-E1 are the lower weight than the X-T30 and the more compact size.

Yields 4 points for the X-E1.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

X-T30

X-E1

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Lens selection

25 25
Built-in flash

External microphone

Fujifilm X-T30 VS Fujifilm X-E1 Dimensions

Look at front view of the X-T30 and X-E1

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-E1

33
4

We recommend Fujifilm X-T30 as better choice.