Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a68

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony a68. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T30 II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a68 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T30 II were released 2021 and Sony a68 was released 2015. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T30 II 2021
Sony a68 2015

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T30 II has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a68 has a "Sony 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 II 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a68 75 mm
Sony APS-C 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 II has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a68 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T30 II 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Sony a68 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Fujifilm X-T30 II has a 8 % larger resolution than Sony a68. 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

Sony a68 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T30 II. Sony a68 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-T30 II has 160 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T30 II 160-12800
Sony a68 100-25600

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 II
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a68

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T30 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony a68 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T30 II 8
Sony a68 8

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony a68 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.

Sony a68 weighs 610 gr (equal to 1.34 lb) which is 59% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 II and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T30 II 383 gr
0.84 lb
Sony a68 610 gr
1.34 lb

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony a68 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony a68, 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 II
Sony a68
Name Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony a68
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony a68
Release Year 2021 2015
Release Date 2021-09-02 2015-11-05
MSRP 899 USD 599 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony a68
Camera Type Mirrorless SLT
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony a68
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 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 24 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Image
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony a68
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 9
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony a68
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)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 79
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony A

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 II
Sony a68
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 2.7”
Screen dots 1040000 460800
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.88× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony a68
Frames per second 8 fps 8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 5 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony a68
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
XAVC-S
AVCHD
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1440 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony a68
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony a68
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2)
No
Remote Control Yes (via wired remote or smartphone) Yes (wired or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony a68
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & Charger
NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 380 shots 580 shots
Width 118 mm 143 mm
Height 83 mm 104 mm
Depth 47 mm 81 mm
Weight 383 gram 610 gram