Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-A10

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-A10. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm X-T30 were released 2019 and Fujifilm X-A10 was released 2016. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T30 2019
Fujifilm X-A10 2016

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T30 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm X-A10 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-T30 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Fujifilm X-A10 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-T30 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm X-A10 has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T30 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Fujifilm X-A10 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264

Fujifilm X-T30 has a 62 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-A10. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm X-T30 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-A10. Fujifilm X-T30 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-A10 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T30 160-12800
Fujifilm X-A10 200-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T30
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-A10

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T30 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm X-A10 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T30 30
Fujifilm X-A10 6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-A10 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm X-T30 weighs 383 gr (equal to 0.84 lb) which is 16% heavier than Fujifilm X-A10 and its 331 gr (or 0.73 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T30 383 gr
0.84 lb
Fujifilm X-A10 331 gr
0.73 lb

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T30 and Fujifilm X-A10, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-A10
Name Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-A10
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-A10
Release Year 2019 2016
Release Date 2019-02-14 2016-12-01
MSRP 899 USD 499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-A10
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-A10
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 4896 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 16 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4
Image
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-A10
ISO Range 160 - 12800 200 - 6400
White Balance Presets 7 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-A10
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 49
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-A10
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD 180-degree upward-tilting TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-A10
Frames per second 30 fps 6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 5 meters 5 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-A10
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-A10
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-A10
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Remote Control Yes (via wired remote or smartphone) Yes (wired or via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm X-A10
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & Charger
NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 380 shots 410 shots
Width 118 mm 117 mm
Height 83 mm 67 mm
Depth 47 mm 40 mm
Weight 383 gram 331 gram