Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A6400 - Hands-On Review

[@mahidoes]

A6400 is the best as body, Fuji is good as system. I went for fuji. You did not talk about lens selection

[@milannossin2098]

@Parishrut Pandey Lenses for the fuji are cheaper and the same quality as the a6400 so for the long run you will find the fuji to be cheaper

[@sezoism]

@@milannossin2098 they are deff not cheaper...try finding a 1.4 for under 300 like the sigmas

[@sexysilversurfer]

Fuji lenses are expensive and very few AF third party lenses, most third party lenses are manual focus.

[@bambanx]

@@milannossin2098 are you sure cheaper?

[@bambanx]

fuji lens are bad ass

[@EinzMY]

I'd buy fuji xt30 in a heart beat (literally) if fuji put an articulating screen or at least flip up screen. I want a camera that can take nice stills photo and also for recording video. Flip up screen of a6400 is not perfect but there's workaround for mic input. Why Fuji can give XT100 an articulating screen but no such screen for XT30?

[@John1986ATR]

Agree, they missed trick with that. It isn't like they haven't designed a reasonable articulating screen.

[@FlyByFrancis]

Most camera companies don’t include certain key features because they want people to buy different cameras. If they put all of the features in one camera, everyone would only buy that one camera. The resale value of their other cameras will drop. Then their competition will start doing the same and pretty soon each company has cannibalized their older cameras

[@adinwalls]

Eins MY yes. I am a Fuji user and it frustrates me that they won’t fit the incredible articulating screen from their budget X-T100. I would gladly send my X-H1 to the factory to have that amazing screen fitted. I think they feel articulating screens are for weekend family users, not pros... have they seen any KZbin videos?!

[@adinwalls]

FlybyFrancis yes. But why would they want people to buy their cheaper xT100 over their high budget cameras. It really doesn’t make sense. So, in the end, Canon is still the best vlogging brand.

[@Innovate-pq9ci]

Why? I think it's because of heat dissipation issues. Same reason why the new Panasonic S1 didn't get a flip out, I believe. Fujifilm design is completly different than Sony on the inside and I'd say Fujifilm is super careful with heat management in general. Behind the screen is where most of the heat gets dissipated on the Fujifs and I think the flip-out screen makes it less easy to do that. The XT100 uses a bayer CFA so it uses much less processing power thus less heat, so it's probably a reason why they could use a flip-out screen screen.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for this comparison, Dale! Great job.

[@vistek]

Thanks G!

[@aebonstudio7193]

The lord has spoken

[@narutoshippuden473]

I searched for this comparison and you were the only one that made it. A new subscriber here!

[@vistek]

Thanks Naruto!

[@HomesickMac]

Excellent comparizon, I'll go, with a bleeding heart, with the A6400. I already own an A7III (happy-happy) and a couple of prime lenses as well as an older kit from my trusty A5100, _and_ the no limit video recording on the Sony wins here. You're absolutely right regarding the colors and details in resolution etc, Fuji is a fantastic choice anytime. I own a Fuji X70 and use it for documenting streets and events as well as for everyday use, like, I don't leave the house without my wallet, smartphone and X70. If I could afford it I'd go for another Fuji just for the fun of ii and no brainer jpeg shooting. But since I need a second camera that will mostly do video (interviews, scene coverage at events etc) the A6400 is a natural choice. Thanks for the video here!

[@vistek]

Thanks for the great comment Dragan!

[@TexpatOTG]

I have an a5100 that lives on a gimbal. It has the flip up screen and touch focus. Haven't seen a reason to upgrade to a6400. The video from the a5100 looks good. I'm not a flat profile shooter ... out of the camera is fine for me. Good comparison review ... I like these better than single product reviews.

[@MrCyberSlacker]

Good advice on taking SD card with you and test camera in the store.

[@DancinJim]

You actually sold me on the X-T3, rather than the 30! Not going to have the same overheating issues as the X-T30, plus the opening shots of you walking outside in this video show that either Fuji model is going to put Sony to shame in terms of colour and image profile. I think that's probably the dealbreaker point that allows the X-T3 to win over the Sony, as although it has superior autofocus, it isn't going to be significant enough in most situations as Fuji's is still pretty good itself.

[@michaelmao6180]

For me, the Fuji wins hands down. The firmware updates every few months bringing new features from their recently released cameras makes the system a whole lot better on the long term. The lenses from Fuji are almost hands down better - they're smaller and lighter, but offer great image quality, while mostly offering better apertures than their Sony counterparts. Not to say that Sony is bad, but if you want to get a Sony, go full frame. APS-C feels much more like an after-thought to me.

[@michaelmao6180]

Oh, btw. I'd admit Sony has more usable video features. 10 to 15 minutes time limit on video isn't really usable. But, you do get better quality videos when you are shooting with the x-t30. So if you are doing serious filmmaking with a crew, x-t30 may be better (but why don't you get an x-t3 then) as very few takes would be more than 10 minutes (and you'd probably use an external recorder for this matter). But for vlogging and interviews, the a6400 wins. But still, why don't you get an x-t3 or an A7iii for a few extra hundred dollars if you really want video features. It's pointless trying to get an all-around "best" camera at this price range. For me, I don't do videos that much, so Fuji is by far a better choice.

[@samsung5181]

Wow, their both awesome. Fuji always gets us with an introspective color spectrum.

[@adinwalls]

It is a good time to be a Medium budget camera buyer.

[@frumpd63]

If stills are the priority, and you don't need crazy tracking sports AF, the Fuji is the better system. Better colors, better lens selection at all price points, and continual firmware updates. I ditched my Sony mirrorless because even though the output was very impressive, it just felt like using a picture taking computer. Moving to Fuji, the camera's straightforward controls and beautiful colors just struck a chord that made it feel like a real camera, and way more fun to shoot with.

[@vistek]

Thanks Engi_Nerd for sharing your thoughts! Appreciate it!

[@lamontgilliland9664]

San Diego or not Dale, best real (non-promotional) review and comparison between the X-T30 and A6400. My first time for running across one of your reviews and now subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to more.

[@vistek]

Thanks so much Lamont! Really appreciate the comment. It's rare for people to take the time to leave good comments like yours, and it goes a long way to me maintaining my sanity in a very critical space. You made my weekend, thanks!

[@RodJustRealtor]

hmmm, which "CAMERA" is better....with no talk of PICTURES!?!?!? You're killing me, lol!

[@14mviews72]

A 5 seconds video 😂 *Hi there guys so I would choose fuji, that's all for this video bye.

[@vivianvaldi7871]

Nobody takes pictures. We're here to buy a camera & make the show. Pictures ? Are u serious...

[@marossi]

They are literally the same. If one camera took better pictures then the other the worse one would not exist. Its the features that matter

[@movieman2009]

At 6:45, I just handled the A6500 and A6400 side by side. In the hands with the 18-135 (sony) attached on both and the A6500 grip is deeper and better to hold. More room for your pinky on the A6500. One big issue for the A6500 that I dont know if it was fixed but the Sunny weather option. The A6500's LCD is completely useless in an outdoor situation with any normal daylight. Defeats the purpose of using the tilting LCD when the EVF is not practical to use for high or low angle shots and for general video use when you dont want to use the EVF and really need the LCD. The A6400 should have had IBIS at this point.

[@jayfortech7279]

If the Fuji had unlimited record times in camera I'd buy two at launch. Two a6400's it is for our videos. The unlimited record limit is the biggest factor, but their superior auto focus is also important for our needs. Jay

[@vistek]

Thanks for your comment & insight Jay! Appreciate it - and good luck!

[@guillaume5858]

the limited record time will be drop by update firmware soon i guess because europe/world bullshit capitalims legal things will drop too since 01/2019 .. i'm not able to retrieve the legal text but i heard that somewhere thats the reason why A6400 was unlocked . some hope .

[@Princeton_James]

@@guillaume5858 that would be nice but I'm not sure. Did you hear that that will offer unlimited record? I ran my xt30 for 7 mins and it was warming up already. I returned it. AF still isn't as good as Sony, but if they resolve the time limit thing I may reconsider.

[@AnthonyRecenello]

I wish you did more video comparison. Was waiting for it.

[@vistek]

Thanks for the comment - and sorry that I couldn't offer more. Ran out of time.

[@AnthonyRecenello]

Vistek | Your Visual Imaging Experts can you do it in the next vid? I’m considering both and would love to see side by side video comparison.

[@marciorihass2190]

Thank you. No other reviewer mention this huge grip flaw on fuji cameras. Fuji grip sucks big time. It's the worst camera I have ever used as far as handling.

[@olinemy]

A year later... I bought the a6400 and I'm pretty happy with it! =)

[@saltisgood7961]

Hi I returned mine the rolling shutter and shaky video is really bad unless on a tripod or gimbal 100% of the time. Or maybe you found a fix?

[@charliekim5913]

Thanks for the review, now I'm decided to buy X-T30 😬

[@jeromemisa6642]

A6400 here,just oredered 2 units of this bad guy👍👍👍

[@cj64films]

Let me know your first impressions! I’m prob gonna sell my 6300 sometime this year to upgrade

[@froznfire9531]

@@cj64films 6300 is nearly as good, why would u sell it. the 6400 just has the flippy screen, better af and not much more... I wouldn´t even consider the 6400 when i would have the 6300

[@AdamSalehx]

Great video! Thank you for this comparison

[@vistek]

Thank you Adam! Really appreciate the support!

[@ns4e921]

There are some problems with the iso of the fujifilm's cameras.Although most of the cameras' actual iso are lower than the marked iso, the fujifilm's camera actual is much lower than its marked iso campare to the others' cameras. I wouldn't say fujifilm is cheating in the marking the iso, but it is really difficult to compare the low light performance between cameras of fujifilm and the others,which is the reason that DXO stop making reviews for the newest fujifilm's cameras. In conclusion, the low light performance of fujifilm's cameras aren't as good as we've 'seen'.

[@MattHalpain]

13:25 good tip to see which camera I would prefer. Thank you for your hands on review.

[@vistek]

Thanks for your comment Matt!

[@cinemaheist8]

The limited record time makes the xt30 useless for any video oriented user. If I have to buy a separate recorder to shoot video then why would I even buy this, just get an xt3. The unlimited record time and updated colors and AF makes the 6400 the perfect b or ccam for any Sony shooter.

[@praveensharma929]

Your style is supercool ......i would like to see you explaining codex, log and this sensor stuff that many youtube learners don't understand properly.....hope to see video on this topic soon ......🤞

[@vistek]

Thanks Praveen. We indeed have videos like that planned for this year. Stay tuned!

[@techtakeourtakeontech9676]

What all reviewers seem to get wrong is the definition of Vlogging. Vlogging is not just walking with your camera. You can also vlog by putting your camera on a tripod and in that case the 6400 works great as a vlogging camera. If you are on the move then it's not good because it has no stabilization and bad rolling shutter.

[@AlgisInfante]

3:59 you can set the focus speed on fuji

[@h00b00]

1080p60 quality on the X-T30 (or even past Fuji cameras) is much better than Sony's...they oversample 1080p unlike line skipping in Sony (except A7S series) and Canon. That along with the 10bit 422 out and decent PDAF is an amazing value proposition BUT I am heavily invested in the Sony E mount system (lenses, batteries) and will wait for one more Sony launch event before selling it all and moving to X-mount. Here's hoping A7000/A7S III saves me the trouble :)

[@HarmonicGrunt]

Sony For Me!

[@Awan_Olya]

If fuji had articulating screen, unlimited record and weather sealed

[@vinshin3320]

SAME!!! I was gonna go for the X-T30 because of there Film Simulation but I didn't because of its performance (10 min record limit and not weather sealed)

[@Awan_Olya]

@@vinshin3320 i have A6400 now and i am happy lol

[@dulljumbo4321]

the ten minute thing kills it for me

[@traeyoung1390]

What lens do you recomwnd for a6400 and xt30? Im planning to buy 1 of them

[@bobhanuman65]

I’m fine focusing with the Sony at 6400 and beyond. What lens and what settings are you using.

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

I have both cameras the a 6400 and a7iii, I feel the colors in the a 6400 looks better tham the a7iii, and the autofocus for youtube is way better. What's is your opinion what you think

[@Yesthankyou8]

May go for the XT 30, thanks for this review

[@sriharsha8062]

Among these two which is better for someone to start with auto mode as I'm moving from smartphone? Heard fuji has problems with manually changing focus in automode while Sony can!

[@itshatami]

I want to buy the xt-30 but I’m concerned about the overheating.. and the record limit on the xt-30 is disappointing.

[@vistek]

Hi there! Thanks for the comment. I never had any issues with overheating. The recording limit can be worked around if you have an external recorder.

[@itshatami]

Vistek | Your Visual Imaging Experts Thank you for replying to me. Were you shooting long clips? I’ve only heard that overheating occurs while recording videos for too long.

[@BigDauntless]

I REALLY feel like you’re talking to me in the intro! You called my name and you called me a millennial (which I am but don’t associate myself as one) 😂

[@symonreypantilon5746]

Hello everyone! i need your inputs! ...which is better? for cinematic video or predebut and weeding shoot? i got fujifilm xa5 and i want to upgrade...to xt30 or a6400?? all around, but mostly for videography..i am torn between xt30 vs a6400 !! Please help me decide..

[@mrsusan893]

Sony does a good job at keeping up with Fujifilm.

[@ronjea]

Question everything no Sony dont. Fuji is crushing Sony

[@iurip.a.7104]

@@ronjea in overhiting when shotting? 😂😂😂 i have the xt20 and battery/overhiting big problem

[@sezoism]

@@ronjea k fuji fanboy

[@gubunken]

@@ronjea TRIGGERRED

[@Yupthereitism]

ron jea Fuji is almost as good as Sony now, maybe next gen they’ll get there

[@aniketsuryawanshi8612]

I want to shoot b rolls which camera is good for me from these two??

[@onemanin2pubs]

Fujifilm for me, love the look of it and the video footage looks better in my eyes, it is my next purchase... thanks for the video :)

[@vistek]

Thanks GTF!

[@katiri991]

Which of these is best for a beginner focusing on pet photography outdoors? So lots of action and chaos lol or are these the wrong 2 to be considering? Thank you!! Xo

[@speakchineseasy8376]

Hi 👋 I am looking to buy a camera 📷 and have had my eye on the Sony a6400. Is it worth waiting for anything better in the same price range? 4K 30 frames and auto focus will be important to me. Thanks

[@AmmanH199]

Awesome review, I like that both options don't break the bank and have multiple use cases (backpacking, and blogging). I'm actually concerned about the cost associated with buying lenses for these cámaras (E Mount vs Fuji X Mount). Who has the more affordable lense options?

[@vistek]

Hi Ammgad. Thanks for the great comment. Good question about lenses. Certainly if you already own canon EF lenses, then you can buy a smart adaptor (metabones, for example), and thus saving you from having to purchase a whole new set of lenses. I've had pretty good luck shooting with EF glass + adaptor on E mount cameras. I have no idea whether the same can be said for Fuji. You can also get a dumb adaptor for both cameras if you are ok to lose the auto focus feature. I have a full set of manual lenses that I love and use nearly daily. I can get away with this of course, because I don't shoot sports, or weddings, etc. So, this only works for a small handful of shooters. Good luck!

[@AmmanH199]

@@vistek Thanks for the information. Do you have a webpage, vidoe, or informational page with lense adapter recommendations for the Sony and X-T30. Also, I was reading that on the Sony Alpha (E-Mount) lense are backwards compatible with the Sony (A-Mount) lenses. Can you confirm?

[@GinoFoto]

I notice much more pleasing colors rendered by Sony in most of presented scenarios.

[@jettysplash]

Hi. GREAT BOOGLYWOOGLY! I need help Vistek, or anyone. I have been comparing the Fujifilm X-T2 to the Sony A7 III for purchase, because I thought the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Sony A7 III were the equally equipped and capable cameras to be evaluating. Should I instead have been comparing the X-T2 to the a6500, please? Also, exactly how much "worse" IS the Sony a6500 color compared to Fujifilm color. I mean really now, will a color photo of a song bird during breeding season look like a black and white photo compared to a Fujifilm color photo of a bird or what? I am looking at a nice price of a Sony a6500 with an 18-135 lens or some higher zoom lenses. Fuji glass gets expensive fast moving up to higher zoom rates containing OIS compared to whats available for Sony. Also, when using Sony's a6500 with 5 axis image stabilization on a tripod, and in a situation of equal stability and focus of both cameras, exactly how BAD IS Sony glass if I am "just" taking pictures and video to post in my website? I mean really, will people be saying "Wow those photos and videos suck, he probably used a Sony?" I'm going crazy deciding I tell ya! Thanks!!!

[@cwbaldwin61]

Sooo the a6400 body is weather proofed - not the X-T30. Does this tilt the comparison in any way???

[@vistek]

Possibly. That's up to each individual and their shooting environment - but obviously it is always nice to have a weather sealed camera.

[@JohnSmith-hm8xl]

How about the low light performance in video? I want to buy either A7s gen1, fuji x-t30 or sony a6400. I know A7s is the best, but I want more compact camera. Which 1 is better for video, night footage, low light cinematic camera between those 2? I trust your opinion.

[@JohnSmith-hm8xl]

@vancian1970 Oh I just knew it now. My budget only fit for either A7sgen1 second, or the new x-t30 / a6400 + 1 prime lens, either xf 18mmf2 or fe 28mmf2. My plan is to make a footage in the night where the only light maybe just come from my torchlight or star/moon in the sky. I don't know if A7s have bad blue light. I don't need to make my video really bright but come so much noise, but just enough to make it natural dark as my eyes can see is enough. I want to make a footage in the wood, for my trip to climb a mountain and explore mountain in the night. Something like that. Do you think x-t30 + xf18mmf2 will be enough? I like the shape of fuji's camera though

[@trikstertwo3037]

No mention of "Fuji Pre-Shot ES"? Or did I miss it? Useless Gimmick or game changing feature? Thoughts? Thanks!

[@vistek]

I have to admit, I don't know what that is. It wasn't listed in any of the technical documents that FujiFilm supplied me. Perhaps you can elaborate...?

[@souvikindiaphotography4780]

Is XT30 good to use for wedding ?? And 18-55 optical stablelizetion is good ??

[@max5053]

Thanks for the this video, nice comparison. I wondered a bit at the ISO part; I had always in mind that the Fujis are way better performers at higher ISO values (usable up to ~12000)? Especially when it comes to color noise? Have you compared that or is there no difference that you would have noticed? Also, the new Sony AF concept is said to be somehow more intelligent and adapting with respect to the situation, without intervention by the user. Is that the same for the Fuji in practice? And how is the Fuji Joystick performing? Thanks! ;D

[@vistek]

Hi Max. Thanks for your comment. I didn't test at ISOs above 6400, as I never (personally) go above those levels. Usually the image is bad enough for me not to use that a viable tool in my exposure kit. So I can't really address that. In terms of which was better - as I hopefully communicated in the video, I really think they are equal. But also don't hold me to that. Noise, ESPECIALLY compression noise - has almost everything to do with what the scene is and if the camera (or scene) is moving. So you can, in practice, take these very two cameras and in your own unique shooting scenario find different results. For this reason, I caution anyone to treat any video samples from any online review with suspect. You really need to do your own tests. Yes, that's a pain - and it might involve borrowing, renting, or chancing a full purchase to find out. In terms of the AF, it was pretty clear to me that Sony's worked better out of the box. But here's another thing - as a shooter, both for photos and video, I almost never use AF. I'm a manual focus all the way kind of guy. I do use AF-C for light gimbal work, but that's about it. So, what I'm saying is that there are a host of ways one can manipulate and control a camera's AF - of which I never do. So in the hands of someone who say, shoots sports, the AF experience may be different. Again, personal testing is the only way to answer this question for yourself. As for the joystick - I haven't found a better system. I have a joystick on my A7iii and I use it all the time. It's one of the best design concepts for cameras to come along in years. But again - personal opinion/experience. I'm sure there will be a long line of trolls stepping up to tell me I'm an idiot for liking joysticks and how I'm wrong. So.... personal preference. That's all I'll say about that. Cheers! - D

[@max5053]

@@vistek Thank you so much, this helps a lot. Or actually it doesn't, as I am now still thinking about going on two tracked and to add an X-T30 to my a6000 as a second camera for city trips.

[@wmilberry]

You're use of a flickering candle probably caused the cameras to keep adjusting their focus as the lighting changed.

[@findbinnu]

It's such a pity that people who review cameras don't do their homework. OSS lenses is the only stabilisation A6400 has. OSS is Optical SteadyShot. The key word is optical. There is no electronic stabilisation in any ILC Sony camera.

[@solarbody9061]

Agreed, he is dependent on Wikipedia, not a reliable source haha

[@vistek]

Thanks for the corrections. Lol.

[@vistek]

I'm humble enough to admit when I'm wrong. After a discussion with the Sony rep, I can confirm there is not stability outside of lens stability in the A6400. To my credit, he did say "[it's] kinda easy to get confused there's so many different flavors of steady shot. Digital steady shot, optical steady shot, balanced optical steady shot, steady shot inside." In my defense, I get these cameras for basically a day or two - and in that day I have to test and fact check every element, record a long talk to camera, and edit. I'm going to make mistakes. Every single KZbinr does because you can't get everything right when a camera (in my case - two) fall on your lap and you have to turn out a review in 48 hours. I appreciate your comments and opinions, minus the troll-like name calling. I endeavour to be as accurate as possible, and own up when I'm wrong.

[@shido00]

@@vistek Nice review. Very practical and to the point. I am glad you take comments on a constructive way.

[@frankfeng2701]

@@vistek There are also VR (Nikon), VC (Tamron), OIS (Panasonic), OS (Sigma).

[@mohammadhussein7215]

I hope that you do review Fuji Xs10 too ? Do you think it is better than Sony 6499

[@rickthomas9278]

upgraded from a6000 ,so I already had glass & batteries collected for the 64 . glad i did , it comes down to preferences , i prefer sony's strong suits over fuji's .

[@Dwayne_M]

Great review these are the cameras I’m thinking about buying nice to see a good comparison

[@vistek]

Thanks for the support and the comment MMedia!

[@goga1379]

Does X-T30 have something to compete with 6400's HLG profile?

[@AnindyaMitraDigitalStoryteller]

A6400 will have compression noise since it doesn't record uncompressed it lossless raw

[@ZappaBlues]

Which is the best still photography camera in your opinion. I have no interest or use for video

[@monideepgoswami]

If you don't shoot action or sports Fuji is better at still images

[@amanieux]

they also remove h265 so the 200 mbit/s h264 on xt30 is equivalent to 100mbit/s h265 on xt3, is there still hlg on xt30 ? thanks

[@vistek]

I didn't find a HLG profile, but maybe I missed it?

[@amanieux]

@@vistek here is the xt3 menu that shows it : www.newsshooter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC08681.jpg so they must have removed it in the xt30, too bad that was a feature that made a huge visible difference

[@amanieux]

@@vistek hlg really makes a difference, so xt30 is a no go for me, at same price the a6400 has it kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZauhGuaf72raq8start=61&end=82&autoplay=true

[@Innovate-pq9ci]

Great video / format / information. Quick question, do you still appreciate or even use the Fuji X-H1? Loved your video comparison vs a7 and GH5

[@vistek]

Thanks Sacha! Really appreciate the comment. The X-H1 is a great camera, no question. It has the one benefit of having an IBIS sensor - which the other cameras don't have. So you'll get a more stable images when using cine lenses or any non OS lens. For my money though, I'd say the X-T3 is their strongest camera.

[@Innovate-pq9ci]

Thanks! I was simply curious if you were still using it :) I personally would not part with my X-H1, love it very much! I prefer it over the X-T3 for my type of photography.

[@fanli279]

THE LENS IS MORE IMPORTANT. still waiting canon make a response this fall. hope something better than M50 that cost less than 1000cad

[@irondiver2034]

An hour and a half is not as long as the what you get from the a7iii z-batteries but it is more than a hot second.

[@frankfeng2701]

2 Corrections: 1. Sony has better battery management despite smaller battery and will definitely outlast Fuji in video recording. 2. Fuji tend to underexpose by half a stop as you can tell from side by side comparison under same camera setting. So Sony should be better by half a stop.

[@vistek]

Thanks for the comment and insight Frank! I did notice the 2nd thing you mentioned, but I personally found that I was going through batteries faster on the A6400 than the X-T30. Could be just anecdotal to whatever I was doing though. I didn't do a real world test.

[@jwxujerry]

I found my Xt1 underexpose from time to time but that can be easily compensated. However I do find the auto iso in A7iii changes the way I shoot. No longer need to worry about exposure except for some extreme conditions

[@BigBaoSmallBao]

The my menu and function button are all you really need... You can set up the menu the way you want it.

[@Princeton_James]

Very oversimplified but I get what you're saying.

[@geoffalli4615]

So the Fui t30 is more suited for aspiring filmmakers?

[@odtuhan]

No

[@4ki543]

Great video!! One question: between the A6400 and the fuji X-T30, what camera would you recommend me for video? (Time limit is no concern for me)

[@GamesTv-fh8iw]

I am quite confuse between sony and Fujifilm?? I just need a best quality for prints and digital.

[@jasonabadie3340]

Do you think the A6400 is worth the upgrade coming from an A6000?

[@vistek]

Hi Jason, I don't have any personal experience with the A6000 - so I'm going to hand that question over to the community...

[@kennethdj11]

yes

[@arthursese6068]

image quality, no. everything else, yes.

[@vickychristmas]

If from a6000 yes its worth.. u can choose a6300 / 400 / 500 anyway 😎

[@JetBen555]

You can buy an accessory for the bad placement of the 1/4 thread and the lack of grip on the X-T30 but ... but buying a 10$ bracket to offset the microphone on the side is a not an option, thus making this camera not good for vlogger ? im sorry but that part of the video doesnt make any sense to me

[@uncoy]

The most compact and high quality Sony mikes are hot shoe mikes which can't be used with a hot shoe bracket (as far as I know, maybe there's an electronic bracket I don't know about).

[@Estradinhas_do_ES]

Good review, congrats. What lenses were used? Looks like you shot Fujifilm with a shorter lens. Also, why the Sony lens was much larger than Fujifilm?

[@vistek]

Hi Murilo, X-T30 had the 18-55 2.8-4.5, Sony was a G-Master lens, which are their premium lenses. Can't recall the focal length - but it zoomed past 100, I remember that. In the section where I compared skin tones, I took the lenses out of the equation - I collect various adaptors for my manual lenses and I used the same Takumar 85 1.8 on both cameras at the exact same stop.

[@Boyz92izer]

Why do white looks too white on Sony A6 cameras? That's a deal breaker for me, I awn an a6000 and I'm planning to sell it back because of that

[@Whitemoon379]

I noticed that too

[@shubhangmehrotra1298]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS!

[@vistek]

Thank you for your support Shubhang!

[@klipk7296]

Not sure if I'm missing something, but looking at the noise profile on the bottome left at 3:08 - 3:22. Looks like Sony wiped the floor even on double ISO

[@zdimic]

You should do more reviews, your reviews are arguably best of the bunch.

[@vistek]

Thanks Zhelko, I really appreciate the comment & the support.

[@raredreamfootage]

4:26 - Is this in video mode or photo mode?

[@guillaume5858]

great review , nobody talk about material / texture, the top grey color of T30 is in plastic or metal ?

[@vistek]

Thanks! I can't remember but I'm pretty sure it was metal. I would check with Fujifilm's website. They should list the body material.

[@JediLato]

which is better as a first camera? Sony a6400 or Fuji X-T30? I plan to use the HDMI output recording for long hours of streaming/recording. I love the X-T30 having no rolling shutter but I am worried it would not be able to do long external recording sessions (overheating or camera shutting down on its own). any advice?

[@vistek]

Hi JediLato - hard to answer that without extensive long-term testing of both cameras. My feeling is that even though overheating issues have been rectified in the A6400, Sony cameras have had a history of heat issues, or at least more than FujiFilm. FujiFilm seems (just my opinion here) to hold back on tech in favour of better and more reliable operation, whereas Sony seems to charge forward with the highest tech possible at risk of reliability. There isn't a right or wrong here - just a different approach to market demands. Sony's AF makes it an excellent choice for gimbal work, but for my money (personal preferences), I much prefer the colour and gamma out of the Fujifilm cameras. I don't expect they would have any heat issues recording externally.

[@JediLato]

@@vistek thanks for the quick reply. Love your content! I am gonna purchase my first camera before going to a trip with my wife in May. So pretty excited! Thanks again! Btw fellow Canadian here, hoping spring is near

[@vistek]

Thanks JediLato - so do I! I'm over it!!

[@legendp2011]

do the screens black out when shooting 4k using hdmi out (does the af get worse when using hdmi out in 4k), I can't find any info on this

[@vistek]

Hi Legenddp2011. I never tested that, specifically - but I didn't notice either screen black out when using my monitor. Don't quote me on that though - I just may not have been paying attention.

[@ryobdqui5307]

thank you for this video!

[@ElectricWheelz]

This is really helpful thanks. Would you rather get an XT30 with a Ninja V or an XT3 and a cheap monitor?

[@vistek]

X-T3 hands down.

[@Digmen1]

A great comparison video, I like your presentation. I hope you have done something on Nikon DX cameras, so I just subscribed

[@vistek]

Thanks DigNap15! We haven't really done anything like that yet - but we'll be hopefully doing more Nikon content this year. Thanks for subscribing!

[@trentbosnic]

There's honestly no comparison, the Fuji is the obvious choice. The X-T30 should really be compared to the A7 III as it holds up to it in stills and video quality. I say this as someone who doesn't own any Fuji cameras.

[@shibajigupta5743]

Thank you for this practical comparison... Which camera do u recommend for travel videography to a person who does it with passion, but as a hobby?

[@vistek]

Thanks Shibaji! That's a tough question. They're both great, but I would see if you could find a place to try these cameras - even in a store. Once you hold it, you'll get a good sense of which is best for you.

[@OutRAjious]

What did you shoot this video on please the colours and focus are really nice!

[@vistek]

Hi RAj. I used my A73 on Cine 3 gamma/Cinema Gamut with Takumar primes and a light colour grade in Premiere.

[@vivianvaldi7871]

Think I'll buy the AIII, not for pictures. Thx for ur advice.

[@jgerona5]

Would have gone for the xt30 if not for the recording limit 😢

[@camphan8821]

After 15 minutes of recording, it saves the file to your memory card. And if you want to continue, press the record button and it will record the next 15 minutes. In other words, it does not mean the camera can only record 15 minutes.

[@jgerona5]

@@camphan8821 I acknowledge that, however, I will be buying a new camera in order to record an upcoming recital of mine which with pieces that will last for more than 10 or 15 minutes (I actually want to record it in 4k)

[@Viewfinder.Stories]

Strange that Max Yuryev doesn't have a comparison like this.

[@salvatoredistefano2602]

Which of the two takes better pictures?

[@xXadambXx]

Which sens did you have in sony and which in fuji ?

[@GoProMeetsAeon]

Are there any adapters to mount sony lenses on the fuji systems?

[@vistek]

I don't know. Good question. It would seem to me like it wouldn't be a very popular choice. EF to E, sure because of the ubiquity of EF glass - but Sony glass is already so expensive, I don't know who would own a bunch of it and then switch over the Fujifilm hoping to hold on to their Sony glass when Fujinon optics probably offer as good optics for (possibly) less.

[@wataworks6478]

I'm really torn between this two cameras which will be my first for both systems. Love the fuji but I think the lenses are pricey. Same goes to sony. But the sony has the sigma 16 and 30 which I think I can afford. Decisions.

[@Admin52559]

What did you go with in the end? I'm stucked too

[@kaitlyn1984]

I'm in the same spot, what did you go with?

[@lifestyle2260]

Xt3 is better but too expensive with the lenses So I choose a7iii or something like that full frame with the same budget

[@Princeton_James]

I think you got that backwards. What sony lenses are you referring to? FF sony lenses are an arm and a leg. Compare that to Fujis 90mm, 50-150mm etc. Fujis lenses are reasonably priced considering the market.

[@GungKrisna12]

APSC Sony lenses are cheaper, but not for Full Frame lenses (especially the G, Zeiss, and G Master series, which are insanely priced) In other hand, Fuji's affordable XC lens lineup are very limited (and there's a few relatively affordable XF primes)

[@MrEugeneNEGATIVE]

Did you notice an issue with blue spotlights or lamps while A6400 testing?

[@MrEugeneNEGATIVE]

Good comparison, btw

[@vistek]

Hi Eugene, so I didn't! Where have you heard of this?

[@vistek]

Thank you!!

[@MrEugeneNEGATIVE]

@@vistek I meant a strange reproduction of blue light, in most of colour profiles. For example - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoXJqKGoZZd-l80, vimeo.com/107452261

[@vistek]

Thanks for the links Eugene. This is the first I've seen of this. It's never happened to me in my own footage after hundreds of shoots with sony mirrorless cameras. I'll ask Sony about this and see what they say.

[@AAmxs]

The fuji cost the same as sony a73 in my country,so i went with the 6400 instead

[@LuisPerez-fy6up]

The a6400 and all Sony apsc cameras have awful shaky footage and awful rolling shutter. I returned mine ASAP got a canon m50 lol.

[@joshuafroi]

The rolling shutter is my issue too

[@Iwriteyourlight]

Hey man and thank you for the comparison, can you tell us your input about the A6400 with sony full frame the lenses and the crop factor effect on sharpness? please

[@vistek]

Hi Omar, crop factors only improve a FF lens' performance. Since you're not seeing the edge of the image circle, you are only sampling the sharpest middle part of the glass. The trade off is only in angle of view.

[@Princeton_James]

Excellent review. Exactly what I was looking for. Still a tough decision but I think the Xt30 is for me. Although Sonys AF does seem better. Lack of grip on the xt30 still sucks though. No one has mentioned the evf. Has it improved from the xt20? The images looked so small when looking through the viewfinder. Thanks.

[@vistek]

Hi Erik - thanks for the comment and support! Very appreciative. Good question about the EVF. I do believe it is improved over the X-T20. You might want to look at the spec sheet of both cameras. That should tell you the refresh rate, etc. I believe the X-T30 is a 100fps refresh rate. Likely the size is going to be the same, however.

[@JeanVermeersch]

Thats a very good review, thanks you for sharing it! Sooo bad that the xt30 has time limitation in videos, it would have been my choice otherwise, so its gonna be sony a6400 for me. Next time Fuji!

[@vistek]

Agreed - however if video is really a priority - then it's worth having an external recorder anyways, and that bypasses the record limit.