Looks really lovely - a very attractive retro design, Nice handling feature added via the new lens control ring, Plenty of well-placed buttons and dials for good function access, Balanced compromise between lens size, maximum aperture and zoom range, Very
Still a small sensor, especially for the size of the body, Vigorous noise reduction at higher ISO settings destroys detail, Colors can be a little odd especially in overcast conditions, Takes too long to wake from sleep mode, Control ring could be made mo
Image quality from the X30's 2/3” 12MP sensor is very good, and while there are better-specified (and larger-sensored) compact cameras out there, the X30's combination of enthusiast-friendly ergonomics, classic styling and good everyday picture quality is...
Fujifilm's X30 is a solid bridge camera that delivers high-quality pictures, but it suffers from iffy Wi-Fi and problematic autofocus. With its industrial, retro design and solid build, the $599 Fujifilm X30 comes across as a dependable bridge ...
Abstract: These cameras may be a bit too big to fit in your pocket but most are compact enough to be considered appealing alternatives to heavier, bulkier, interchangeable lens camera systems...
Several key upgrades on its predecessor, Great build quality, Excellent AF performance, USB battery charging
Sensor size is smaller than some key rivals, noise performance at high ISOs, some small buttons at the rear
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Published: 2014-10-29, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Classic Chrome film simulation. Bright, manual zoom lens. Excellent EVF. Great control layout. Tilting rear display. 11.8fps burst shooting. Wi-Fi.
Lacks 24mm wide-angle coverage. Occasional lens flare. Omits optical finder found in X20. 12-megapixel 2/3-inch image sensor is showing its age. Video quality could be better. External battery charger not included
The Fujifilm X30 has a great EVF and Classic Chrome film simulation, but some will miss the X20's optical viewfinder....
The new Fujifilm X30 is an evolutionary rather than revolutionary upgrade of last year's X20 model, principally adding a better electronic viewfinder and tilting LCD screen, together with more intuitive and customisable controls and a much improved movie...
Classleading fast and reliable autofocus, Very low image noise, Excellent sharpness, Good dynamicrange, Conservative metering, Nicely saturated colors, Very responsive, Mechanical zoom, Superb EVF, Great ergonomics, Good batterylife, Fuji X20, Fuji X20 OV
Below average whitebalance accuracy, Not ExposurePriority except in Manual mode, Wrong LiveHistogram, Dark exposure of lowcontrast scenes, Stepless controlring, Video capture delay, Minimal grip
The Fuji X30 is an excellent premium compact and is one of only threeFuji X30, X20 and X10 to have a mechanical zoom. Its lens is equivalent to 28-112mm which is suitable for a wide variety of subjects and has a rather bright maximum aperture. The X30 off...
Abstract: Video recording capabilities are a top tier Full 1080p HD at 60 frames-per-second at a higher-than-most-Blu-rays 36MBps bit rate. You can use the manual focus during recording, and there's even an input for an optional microphone. A 3.0-inch tilting LCD d...
Abstract: Also very interesting is the addition of a second control ring around the lens barrel, supplementing the existing manual zoom ring. This, coupled with the rear-panel control dial, makes the Fuji X30 a twin-dial camera that should be more intuitive to use ...
