Fujifilm X30

Premium compact camera with classic manual controls

Fujifilm X30
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Fujifilm
Model FF140002

Key Features

SENSOR 12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II sensor
PROCESSOR EXR Processor II for fast startup and response
AUTOFOCUS Hybrid AF system with phase detection pixels
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor phase detection for fast 0.06s AF
VIDEO Full HD 1080p at 60fps
STABILIZATION Lens-shift optical image stabilization
BURST RATE Up to 12fps continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER 2.36M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 920k-dot tilting LCD screen
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, 2.5mm remote
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I slot
WEATHER SEALING Die-cast magnesium alloy body, no weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 470 shots per charge (NP-95)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Fujifilm X30

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via Fn or Menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Manual lens control ring
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled via command dials
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Fujifilm X30

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Fujifilm X30 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Fujifilm X30

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II
Resolution 12 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-12800
Autofocus Hybrid AF (Contrast + Phase Detection)
Shutter Speed 30s - 1/4000s
Burst Rate 12 fps
Video 1920 x 1080 60p
Stabilization Optical (Lens-shift)
Viewfinder 0.39-inch OLED, 2.36M dots
LCD 3.0-inch tilting TFT LCD, 920k dots
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, Micro HDMI
Battery Life 470 shots
Weight 423g (including battery and card)
Dimensions 118.7 x 71.6 x 60.3 mm