Both good cameras for the money they ask for them. Before buying one, I would suggest doing some research what lenses are available and how they fit what you need. 'Cos cameras get all the attention, but they are half of the story :)
It’s funny because the tale of glass is almost the opposite for those. Fuji has great native lens support but not much in the way of third-party glass. Sony has those excellent Sigma primes and some third-party options but not a lot of first-party options for crop.
Excellent! In my opinion, this is the best channel about cameras on TH-cam; useful, timely, informative and exhaustive reviews, with just enough humor and fluff to keep the mood light! Great job, Gerald!
I can't explain how much I appreciate the rythm of your videos, "enjoyably fast", but still fully understandable. even when I'm falling asleep from exhaustment... When I catch back up, every word still makes sense! 😂 Great infos, precise, & pertinent comparison with both the X-T3 & a6400, which I could almost consider, but will keep looking after a GH5 XD The X-T3 still remains a beast though, add it a 180 screen design (Pana/Canon side or Sony up) + decent battery like a7III , & you got the Perfect Camera! But as all of us, manufacturers don't want Kasey's channel to close HAHAHA
Nicely done Gerald! I'm working on mine at the moment and it was interesting to see how we differ on a few points but agree on others. An interesting perspective.
While I like Gordon's reviews I do perceive a positive bias towards Fuji and a leniency towards any failing on their part and counter to that, a kind of damning with faint praise reluctance with Sony, often only begrudgingly admitting to being impressed with their features.
@@snodgegrass8 it depends who you ask. I've been accused of being pro every brand and against every brand, and the truth is I see pros and cons in all of them and try to mention all of that in my reviews. I enjoy Fujifilm because they deliver the images I want with the least effort, but for video I like Sony and Panasonic and for general handling and controls I think Canon, Olympus and Nikon are best. I've been a technical journalist for over 25 years now and believe me when you've been doing it that long - and for much of it for independent publications - you lose any bias.
@@cameralabs, it seems we had all new cameras for the moment. Why don't you pick cameras based on categories, say video, travel, sports, etc... That would be fun and controversy subject with a lot of uncomfortable people. (Grin)
K Karamath I'm confused between xt3 and xt30 I need it only for pictures no videos...for family outings and casual outings with friends Money is a little concern Should I buy xt3 and wait for few months to buy 35mm lens Or should I buy xt30 and 35 mm together now?
@@adityathakkar9014 the xt30 is a marvelous camera and anyone would be more than pleased with the quality and usability. The xt3 is a little more elaborate and a bit more dynamic in its entirety. If you are looking for a system that you can grow and evolve over some time with the ability to take a hobby/interest and take it further than just personal use, the xt3 would be the better bet. But you would be happy with either.
Very insightful comparison...and quite valid points, from ISO image quality to the little things like input spacing and battery/sd access on tripod. These are things people don't realize until after they've made the purchase!
Why? Sony has 5 different companies making lenses for them, Fuji really only have themselves and Rokinon if you can count them. No Sigma or Tamron for us....yet.
There's good and bad. I hate my Sony kit lenses, and wish there was something like the Fuji 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 for Sony (instead of having to go for the FE 70-210 f/4 or the Canon 70-210 f/4 and a Metabones / MC-11 adapter).
Tamron is the life saver here. The Tamron 17-28 2.8 and 28-75 2.8 are exciting for me as I'm adding video to my photo options for weddings. Being able to use the full frame lenses shouldn't be to bad on the a6400.
People buy a small camera, then they throw in a huge monitor, huge battery, whine about how they can't attach a microphone to it, but they do not want to get quality microphone that has the headphone out as well as the audio out to camera syncing, and they are rejecting idea to use a USB anyways for a digital audio syncing with camera and for digital audio transmission to the video file but prefer a analog cable... And yet this tiny cheap camera should be used for a high budget filming kind rigs... Yeah... Talking about negativity of the tool purposely used not as designed. 1) If the audio is important for you, get it off the camera. It is same thing as with the lighting, if the light is important for you, get flashes and off-camera. 2) If the video quality is important for you, get a good quality video camera, not a ILC photography camera. 3) If the external monitor is important, then don't whine about lack of FAS or hype how useful it is, as you anyways use external recorder with large monitor 4) If the small size is important, then don't talk about lack of hotshoe, lack of mic/headphone jacks, lack of HDMI, lack of battery capacity etc. Why does reviewers review every photography camera as it would need to replace the Arri Alexa or RED in a big budget indie / AAA movie production? No, those features in ILC are meant for family shooters, for sudden quick moments when a video is just better than a still. 95-99% for photography, 1-5% for video... That is the target group.
I agree to some of what you have said... but ultimately... I have to disagree as well... I get where you are headed... but many people want an all in one solution. I don’t want one camera for photography and another bazooka like camera for video... if you are a one man shooter that is climbing Mount Everest... would you carry a Canon 5D & a Red Dragon camera??? Or would you carry a Fuji XT-3 and call it a day? Not to mention price.... I don’t expect Red or Alexa like capabilities but at least meet or beat closest competition in terms of specs... which in my opinion the x-t30 is doing really well... Lastly... your complaint about rigging up a small camera, which I agree defeats the purpose of a camera being small... but let’s look at the Alexa or Red cameras... which needs to be rigged up too to be useable... the question is... Rig up a 10 pound camera to be 25 pounds or rig up a 1 pound camera to be 16 pounds... Over a long shoot... those 9 to 10 pounds will matter!!!
you probably have an infinite budget + camera crew and props to you. For the rest of the population, we value our money and try to get the most from purchases.
Well done comparison, Gerald. As a Fuji shooter, I’d love to see a more competitive noise performance from them but it’s great to see the strides they’re making with AF. It wasn’t that long ago that their AF was slow and their video was a joke. I’m always happy to see Fuji-oriented content on your channel.
I definitely don’t find a problem with shooting for short periods of time 5-10 minute time caps. Really helps u set ur shot I mostly use my small rx100v 4K capped to 5minutes. With that said the xt30 shouldn’t have a time limit on 1080p lol that’s trash. With that alone I think the a6400 takes a win
comparison is between a bayer sensor to a xtrans sensor , in lightroom the demosaicing is little different. If you add a Rode mic to Sony a6400 it will be difficult to see oneself in the screen while vlogging. I haven't thought about the ports & the battery door though. Also would like to know if the images were shot at f2 in both the lenses or f2 with fuji & f1.4 with sigma on sony ?! coz that will make a difference for sure. Nice video :)
Great points on the overall differences of the xt30 and 6400. However, I would like to add a few more points on the xt30 that might be a big plus compared to the a6400. 1. I believe that the xt30 can record 10 bit 4.2.2 externally. I thought this is a big feature as a b cam for when colour grading a footage as it gives you more flexibility in the post. 2. At least you can use an adapter on the usb c to connect headphones while in the a6400 for audio monitoring. As for the space being too tight on the inputs, is it possible to use the slim 2.5 mm to 3.5mm adapters for the mic input.
@Ziggi Mon I know, I love Lightroom but it's slow as anything on my mac. Are you using it on Windows? On my machine with a 2.9GHz i7, 16 Gigs of internal memory and a Radio Pro 560 with 4 Gigs of memory, Lightroom Classic CC is so slow that I no longer edit my photos.
Ziggi Mon I don’t know man. I usually just edit one image I really like. I just started photography as a hobby last year and have loved my Fuji ever since. But working with the RAW files in Lightroom has been nightmarishly slow.
I'll go on a whim and say that for $900 body-only, damn, those two really pack a punch. Personally prefer the Fuji mostly due to the controls and the selection of native glass, but Sony's offering brings a lot of heat (pun unintended), such as unlimited recording and a larger RAW buffer plus the autofocus and the flippy display. As long as you understand the strengths and weaknesses of both cameras and also look at their respective systems as a whole if you're going in long-term, they're pretty strong and you'll probably be happy with either provided you understand what you're getting. I still prefer the X-T3 though. :)
I have watched 6:22 till now, but the comparison with Sony is not yet started. Till this time, it is between XT30 and XT3, which is not what people want. That can go in a separate video Edit after watching the full video: The comparison is awesome. I had watched many youtubers but no one compares the difference in mic jack and hdmi inputs and the tripod things. Superb (Y)
I keep hearing that Lightroom cant handle Fuji images as well as other cameras. Maybe that is why they have more noise in your comparison? Could you confirm that?
Gerald your test and data show exactly what i have been finding for years camera manufactures have no standards for iso so when you use the same setting even the same lens on different cameras there can be as much as two stop difference in exposure ... i like the fact that you exposed this diffence even tho only briefly
Hey Gerald, great review! Can you please comment on the 1080p quality of both? The a6300 and a6500 are known to not have the best (soft) 1080p so I'm wondering if this has been improved in the a6400. Also the rolling shutter in 4K? Most reviews show that the X-T3 has very well-controlled rolling shutter, perhaps the X-T30 performs just as well?
X-T30 wins for rolling shutter, yes. a6400 still has bad rolling shutter. The 1080p quality is pretty good. Not GH5 level, but good. Compared to the X-T30, they were pretty similar. The a6400s variable frame rate seemed a bit cleaner, but like you said, a tad soft.
I don't agree about the AF-C result on Fuji x-t30 vs sony a6400. X-t30 missed many shots i took my 2 years old son, and it even doesn't have tack sharp images when taken with the xf-23 f/1.4 in AF-C mode. A6400 is a different story, i have a lot of tack sharp photos for my son. The af-c performance is the main reason that i didn't switch to fujifim. My main cameras are sony fullframe but I am not happy with the sony aps-c lens and body design. Btw, your video is great as always. Thanks!
another great video.. Do you have any thoughts on the "improved colors" of the 6400, now being comparable to the A7iii and newer A series Sonys. Which do you prefer color wise. Is the difference not that big of a deal to you. I have an A7iii and an XT20 I really like the Sony colors. Thanks for all you do GREAT channel man. Awesome!
The a6400 matches the a7 III pretty closely and I'm a fan of the a7 III, so for me, it looks great. Fuji looks good too. I suppose I prefer the Sony colours a touch more, but that's mostly subjective.
Hi Gerald, I always read that you should process Fuji RAWs in Capture One instead of Lightroom. Can you have a look at that? Maybe it improves the results you were seeing.
In my opinion the differences are largely exaggerated and often seemingly motivated by a subjective bias that can't be reproduced well in practical tests. Good question, though! Use whatever software you like.
Fuji went from a brand that I would never use/recommend for video, to replacing my GH5. I'm extremely excited to see how serious they are taking video.
@@geraldundone giving up IBIS was hard, but the weight savings and better AF pulled me away. Having good AF (without hunting/breathing) allows me to get a bit more creative when I can't pull focus on my own. Also enjoy grading with Eterna over Cine-D for my content. X-H2 will likely be my next camera, assuming Sony doesn't melt our faces off with the A6600.
And that happens when someone knowledgable compares gear in a fair and unbiased manner. Great video and this really shows some advantages of either system, not "just" the camera. at the end every system will have it's advantages and disadvantages, there is no perfect system and there probably never will be. But it's great to see so many new gear from so many different companies like with different sensor sizes. All this competition is good for us consumers because without this competition there would be no inovation.
Love the vid, one reason the fuji raw files might be darker is if the dynamic range is set to anything other than 100% most image editing softwares won't take into consideration that the image is stopped down.
Gerald, for video only, would you pick X-T3 over a6400? And why? The rolling shutter in Sony cameras is the deal breaker for me and the lack of a flip up screen in X-T3 is disappointing.
Yes, nobody mentions that Sony doesn't have a single good APS-C lens. What's the point in having good image quality if you will be shooting using blurry lenses, or at ISO 6400 all the time because the aperture doesn't go past f/4?
@@MyGroo They have good aps-c primes if you count all the 1.4 Sigma primes, not many good aps-c zoom lenses. You can use FF FE 2.8 zooms though if you need more light gathering.
Hi Gerald, I was waiting for it thanks! I still have a doubt and wondering, do you think the Fuji will bring more soul to the Picts and video ? or it is possible to achieve the same color results after grading on both camera ? Many thanks, going to the store today, I need to choose ! :)
@@geraldundone Thank you Gerald, I think I'm gonna move for Fuji because they have a nice offer on lens in Europe, could grab a 56 1.2, should be better than sigma. And also Fuji because it will be easier to post pict more often without grading it (indeed in jpg :) Also the sony will be available later than the Fuji in French stores :)
@Foto4Max Thanks for your comment :) With current Fuji offer, I can have 35 f2, 16mm 1.4 & the 56 1.2 in ADP Version for 360€ more than the 3 Sigma lens. I'm gonna jump into the fuji ship also because it's not a lot more money and because I really like the idea to do more pict & less grading computer time :)
@Foto4Max Also you're right, it's less sharp but maybe it give the more cinematic look and soul you can check this video here th-cam.com/video/NhSlRVToXp4/w-d-xo.html&feature=em-comments. ;)
Hi Gerald! Thanks for the effort! Solid as usual! As an A7III owner i'm wondering: the quickness and consistancy of tracking in video on my a7III with medium to fast movement looks more like the xt30. For split seconds the a7III loses focus before regaining. It just doesn't seem to be as sticky as it looked with the 6400 in your comparison. Do you think sony made changes in that regard compared to the a6400? It looks so much more consistent, much like the z6. Any thoughts? Comparisons? Thanks!
Yeah, there were significant improvements made to the AF on the a6400. I've noticed it too. I find setting the a7 III to responsive helps, but the a6400 is still better.
@@geraldundone Do you think this is due to the processor (A9-like)? I wonder if the A7III and RIII might be capable of processing this kind of sticky AF as well. After all the A7III is Sony's main video-mirrorless atm, so a future FW-Update might be desirable, if the hardware can handle this...
Another great detailed compare. Someone from Canon should be required to watch your videos. I love to see what other brands do so I can dream what if with Canon. Oh, if Julie helped, great job again. 50K in a day or two.
I used to have a Sony A6300 and after being repeatedly disappointed with the color science and the reliability issues I was having (had to get it repaired twice). I sold it and bought a Fuji XE3. Never looked back. Now I bought the XT30 and it will come tomorrow. The XE3 I have has better colors for video and especially photos and the menu system is SO much better. It’s a much more enjoyable camera to use.
I went for the a6400 because 1080p at 100 fps is much sharper and you have a decent priced 35mm 1.8 OSS lens, while Fuji lenses are really expensive and have no OSS. If you shoot video only I would guess the fuji is the way to go but for hybrid / video a6400 is better.
Thankyou for making this review and comparison! But I'm curious what do you mean when fuji has higher mbps than sony (200 vs 100) but not necessarily better video quality? I'm still new in video world. Cheers
Just that you can have a higher bit rate but there are more factors that determine image quality. Having more doesn't automatically make them cleaner. If everything else was the same, then yeah, more mbps would be better, but often we see different systems use the bit rate differently and produce varying results.
I love your videos! But would like to add my opinion on what you said about lens in the video. I went from the a6300 then a6500 then a7r3 then to my current camera xt3 the main reason I dropped Sony was because of lens and their costs. I wanted a 70-200 2.8 a 100-400, a 24-70 28 and a nice fast portrait prime (85mm). Sonys lens are all full frame in these lens I wanted and cost 2 times what the Fuji equivalent are. Yes the sony had the option for a few nice sigma primes as well as the two aps-c native primes 35mm and 50mm but the lens ecosystem is far better on Fuji. I owned the tamron 28-75 2.8 for the a7r3 and it was a nice lens with a great price but I found that it had bad banding issues. Tested 2 different copies of the lens as well as different bodies and still showed it. Made a post on dpreview and others are having the issue as well. That was the nail in the coffin for me. Now I bought the xt3 the 50-140, 100-400, 56 1.2, and the 18-55 2.8-4 lens!! While before I only had the a7r3 the tamon lens and a Sony 85mm 1.8 Now the xt30 imo is aimed more at small compact fun photography tool with the ability to do some fun family or b roll 4k video and it's more for people that mainly shoot with primes and I think the Fuji again has that beat over the Sony. Yes the Fuji f/2 lens was not as sharp as the sigma lens was but not outing that you have the 27mm 2.8 50mm 35mm f/2 the upcoming 16mm 2.8 14mm 2.8 and awesome 16mm 1.4 Just think the lens line up is far better on the Fuji side and much cheaper.
I agree when it comes to crop lenses. Fuji has a better selection for sure. And it will definitely cost you more if you want to supplement with full frame lenses from Sony. But anyone who buys a crop Sony should definitely take advantage of those Sigmas if they meet their focal length needs.
They've pretty much already adapted all their lenses for E-mount in the Art primes. But I can say the 40mm, which hasn't been released yet outside of Canon & Nikon has upcoming options for both E-mount and L-mount.
Gerald, you're doing some great videos and I appreciate it! It's interesting to me how different testers get different results. Do you think it's camera production variability or different testing procedures?
i got a brand new a6400 locally 0 shutter count for 700 flat, no tax, open box, cash. Also got myself 16 1.4 and 30 1.4 sigmas for $200/270. At this point would you say keeping the a6400 kit is better or would I be better off going fuji? I got great deals on these pieces but now i'm wondering if I should sell them off and go fuji...I don't do any video just street/portrait/landscape photography . When I was looking at similar fuji lenses in comparison to the sigma 1.4 they're way more expensive so I feel having any similar lenses for the fuji system would be so much more expensive. Thoughts?
Great review and comparison of 2 great travel cameras. The compromises of each are interesting. Some considered the Sony to have one of the best AFC while Fuji was known for their image quality and ISO ability. But that's not the case here. Thanks for bringing this to light.
Haha. I thought I would too. But surprisingly I got it on the 2nd try. It was actually around 6:39 that tripped me up the most. Trying to get all those names and numbers right. X-T20, X-T30, X-T30, etc. Haha
Love your review! I’ve been trying to decide between these exact three cameras for my first mirrorless (want something easily portable since I’m getting rid of my DSLR). Question: Which camera would be great for street pics and taking baseball sport shots of my Son? Lens recommendations also, thanks!
Hi Gerald, I think the most important video update you could make about this 1 stop difference thing, is to compare the xt30 with the xt3. Then we will know if it’s a sensor or a body issue. 🙂
Thanks! I'd probably go with the Sony for the flip up screen and terrific face detection. And it's easy to power via included USB cable for a long time.
Good video. Only one problem, when you compared ISO performance in photo. You said that you reduce exposure on the A6400, but then the images become darker than the X-T30... Strange comparison ?
xt-3 is the current king of crop sensor cameras, followed by the a6400. If you never plan on going full frame Fuji is the best option, with their great lineup of crop lenses. But if you want an upgrade path, the 6400 is the way to go.
Very good video. I've been looking for a compact alternative to my DSLR to use primarily for street photography and was comparing these two options. Everyone makes the video comparison, but yours had the best stills comparison. Nice, punchy and to the point. Thank you.
So what is the best pro-sumer camera for colour grading? I'm talking about cameras in the mirrorless camera/DSLR style cameras. GH5, XT2, Sony A series,Canon 5D mark 3/4 etc etc etc
Concerning the usb c and hdmi at same time issue, do the ports work at the same time in theory? Thinking you could either find a super low profile cable or cut the plastic off the ends with a knife. This is the main thing preventing me from getting the xt30 because i’d like to plug it in while shooting green screen.
Dear Gerald, thank you very much for the comparison. I LOVE THE FUJI looks, but you confirmed my suspicion that I cannot justify the downsides compared to the Sony 6400.
Thanks for the vid! I have been considering upgrading my Panasonic system to either fuji or the a6400. Do you think it would be "worth it" to upgrade from my g85 and lenses to the a6400/ sony ecosystem? Money isn't too big of an issue, but it will sting having to sell all my good glass I have accumulated. Thanks either way. Love what you do!
Thanks for the kind words. As for the upgrade, is full frame not something you're considering? While you will see some benefits, going from M43 to APS-S isn't a huge change compared to full frame, but it depends on your usage case.
Good comparison. I think you covered the performance of the two camera bodies well. It actually highlighted some benefits of the Sony for me that I hadn't considered. I already chose the Fuji, and I still think I will like my system a lot. It seems like the only way Sony's lens lineup can compete on price/quality is by going third-party.
Yeah, those Sigma lenses to make a big difference in the Sony crop bodies. Otherwise you have to go full frame, which puts the size and price way up. Thanks for the comment! Enjoy the Fuji! Great camera.
hello geraaald! i'm deciding to go for the xt30 or the xt3. i'd like a smaller body better, but the grip, iso dial, and weather seal of the xt3 would make a difference probably. I've to figured out if the software update is a step forward and make it as fast as the xt30 or is the xt30 still better cause was born with that kind of autofocus. What do you think?
Great review again! I can't justify buying a new camera this year. None of them has IBIS or if they do, they have poor AF or lack some good photo or video features. For me, a perfect compact camera would be a6400 with IBIS or the Olympus EM1 ii with Sony's video features both with X-T3's EVF and Canon's DPAF. I know I want the best of everything packed into one small camera. Let's see if X-T4, X-T40, a6700, EOS M60, EM1 iii, G9 ii, have what hybrid shooters have been hoping to see.
Both good cameras for the money they ask for them. Before buying one, I would suggest doing some research what lenses are available and how they fit what you need. 'Cos cameras get all the attention, but they are half of the story :)
It’s funny because the tale of glass is almost the opposite for those.
Fuji has great native lens support but not much in the way of third-party glass. Sony has those excellent Sigma primes and some third-party options but not a lot of first-party options for crop.
@@NeXMaX because we need some balance, isn't it? 😂
If you like primes, Sony wins, the sigma 16m 1.4 , 30mm 1.4 , 56mm 1.4 and sony 85mm 1.8 all cost waaaaay less than the Fuji counterparts.
@@j5daniel182 The Sigma primes are excellent. Have the 30mm on the a6000 right now and it's been great.
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Excellent! In my opinion, this is the best channel about cameras on TH-cam; useful, timely, informative and exhaustive reviews, with just enough humor and fluff to keep the mood light! Great job, Gerald!
Thank you so much! That's very kind. Really appreciate it. Cheers!
I can't explain how much I appreciate the rythm of your videos, "enjoyably fast", but still fully understandable. even when I'm falling asleep from exhaustment... When I catch back up, every word still makes sense! 😂
Great infos, precise, & pertinent comparison with both the X-T3 & a6400, which I could almost consider, but will keep looking after a GH5 XD
The X-T3 still remains a beast though, add it a 180 screen design (Pana/Canon side or Sony up) + decent battery like a7III , & you got the Perfect Camera! But as all of us, manufacturers don't want Kasey's channel to close HAHAHA
Thanks a lot for this. That's pretty much exactly what I'm going for with the pace, so this was refreshing to read. Appreciate it.
Finally! Been requesting this comparison on various channels and finally Gerald delivers! Thanks..
Nicely done Gerald! I'm working on mine at the moment and it was interesting to see how we differ on a few points but agree on others. An interesting perspective.
Thanks, Gordon! I'm curious to see what you come up with. Cheers!
@blacklizted ah, the 40D, Canon's first DSLR with Live View! Did you see the video where I attached it to my telescope?!
While I like Gordon's reviews I do perceive a positive bias towards Fuji and a leniency towards any failing on their part and counter to that, a kind of damning with faint praise reluctance with Sony, often only begrudgingly admitting to being impressed with their features.
@@snodgegrass8 it depends who you ask. I've been accused of being pro every brand and against every brand, and the truth is I see pros and cons in all of them and try to mention all of that in my reviews. I enjoy Fujifilm because they deliver the images I want with the least effort, but for video I like Sony and Panasonic and for general handling and controls I think Canon, Olympus and Nikon are best. I've been a technical journalist for over 25 years now and believe me when you've been doing it that long - and for much of it for independent publications - you lose any bias.
@@cameralabs, it seems we had all new cameras for the moment. Why don't you pick cameras based on categories, say video, travel, sports, etc... That would be fun and controversy subject with a lot of uncomfortable people. (Grin)
This was such a good review! No bias and loved the quality and content of your tests. Keep it up!
Thank you! Cheers.
Great comparison of the two cameras. You pack a lot of info in a short video. No fluff and l dig the rigor in your work. You win again Mr G.
Thank you very much, Peter! That means a lot. Cheers!
After looking at your comparison, I'm happier than before with my xt3. Thanks Gerald 👍🏾
K Karamath I'm confused between xt3 and xt30
I need it only for pictures no videos...for family outings and casual outings with friends
Money is a little concern
Should I buy xt3 and wait for few months to buy 35mm lens
Or should I buy xt30 and 35 mm together now?
@@adityathakkar9014 the xt30 is a marvelous camera and anyone would be more than pleased with the quality and usability. The xt3 is a little more elaborate and a bit more dynamic in its entirety.
If you are looking for a system that you can grow and evolve over some time with the ability to take a hobby/interest and take it further than just personal use, the xt3 would be the better bet.
But you would be happy with either.
Very insightful comparison...and quite valid points, from ISO image quality to the little things like input spacing and battery/sd access on tripod. These are things people don't realize until after they've made the purchase!
And most other reviews I've seen ignored.
As always a legit review, no bias, thanks!
very detailed analysis - thanks for posting Gerald
Thank you! 😃👊
As a Sony fanboy... I am jealous of the fuji lens lineup.
Why? Sony has 5 different companies making lenses for them, Fuji really only have themselves and Rokinon if you can count them. No Sigma or Tamron for us....yet.
There's good and bad. I hate my Sony kit lenses, and wish there was something like the Fuji 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 for Sony (instead of having to go for the FE 70-210 f/4 or the Canon 70-210 f/4 and a Metabones / MC-11 adapter).
nightryder21 that’s why I just own both and make them work for my professional work 😆
Tamron is the life saver here. The Tamron 17-28 2.8 and 28-75 2.8 are exciting for me as I'm adding video to my photo options for weddings. Being able to use the full frame lenses shouldn't be to bad on the a6400.
It is like Sony just forgto they have an APSC line. Good thing Sigma is doing an awesome job of getting us high quality primes.
I watched several of these comparisons. This one is the best. Exceptional work.
Thank you very much!
i'm one of the new 130K happy subscribers from a year ago and I have precisely these two cameras. Dude you rock. Thanks for your excellent content.
Another hit! Thank you for comparison video. Now, GH5S and Black Magic PCC...
I knew the ports for headphone and USB were too close. Hell...
Wow... best video XT-30 review so far!!! To the point and very clearly!!! Subscribed!
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words and I'm always happy to have a new subscriber. Cheers!
You deserve more new subscribers 👍
Gerald, a well balanced and comprehensive but short review on the features/functions/use that matters most for many.
Thanks! :)
Thanks!
People buy a small camera, then they throw in a huge monitor, huge battery, whine about how they can't attach a microphone to it, but they do not want to get quality microphone that has the headphone out as well as the audio out to camera syncing, and they are rejecting idea to use a USB anyways for a digital audio syncing with camera and for digital audio transmission to the video file but prefer a analog cable...
And yet this tiny cheap camera should be used for a high budget filming kind rigs... Yeah... Talking about negativity of the tool purposely used not as designed.
1) If the audio is important for you, get it off the camera. It is same thing as with the lighting, if the light is important for you, get flashes and off-camera.
2) If the video quality is important for you, get a good quality video camera, not a ILC photography camera.
3) If the external monitor is important, then don't whine about lack of FAS or hype how useful it is, as you anyways use external recorder with large monitor
4) If the small size is important, then don't talk about lack of hotshoe, lack of mic/headphone jacks, lack of HDMI, lack of battery capacity etc.
Why does reviewers review every photography camera as it would need to replace the Arri Alexa or RED in a big budget indie / AAA movie production?
No, those features in ILC are meant for family shooters, for sudden quick moments when a video is just better than a still. 95-99% for photography, 1-5% for video... That is the target group.
I agree to some of what you have said... but ultimately... I have to disagree as well...
I get where you are headed... but many people want an all in one solution. I don’t want one camera for photography and another bazooka like camera for video... if you are a one man shooter that is climbing Mount Everest... would you carry a Canon 5D & a Red Dragon camera??? Or would you carry a Fuji XT-3 and call it a day?
Not to mention price.... I don’t expect Red or Alexa like capabilities but at least meet or beat closest competition in terms of specs... which in my opinion the x-t30 is doing really well... Lastly... your complaint about rigging up a small camera, which I agree defeats the purpose of a camera being small... but let’s look at the Alexa or Red cameras... which needs to be rigged up too to be useable... the question is... Rig up a 10 pound camera to be 25 pounds or rig up a 1 pound camera to be 16 pounds... Over a long shoot... those 9 to 10 pounds will matter!!!
you probably have an infinite budget + camera crew and props to you. For the rest of the population, we value our money and try to get the most from purchases.
This was the exact comparison I’ve been waiting for and you nailed it! Awesome job! Thanks for helping me make my camera decision!
What are you getting ?
Sony A6400 for sure. This video was the tipping point.
Well done comparison, Gerald. As a Fuji shooter, I’d love to see a more competitive noise performance from them but it’s great to see the strides they’re making with AF. It wasn’t that long ago that their AF was slow and their video was a joke. I’m always happy to see Fuji-oriented content on your channel.
Thanks, Timothy! Yeah, Fuji has come a long way. Very competent AF now. Fuji owners should be happy. 😃
Love how red the skin is on the side by side for the sony
I definitely don’t find a problem with shooting for short periods of time 5-10 minute time caps. Really helps u set ur shot I mostly use my small rx100v 4K capped to 5minutes. With that said the xt30 shouldn’t have a time limit on 1080p lol that’s trash. With that alone I think the a6400 takes a win
comparison is between a bayer sensor to a xtrans sensor , in lightroom the demosaicing is little different. If you add a Rode mic to Sony a6400 it will be difficult to see oneself in the screen while vlogging. I haven't thought about the ports & the battery door though. Also would like to know if the images were shot at f2 in both the lenses or f2 with fuji & f1.4 with sigma on sony ?! coz that will make a difference for sure. Nice video :)
Great points on the overall differences of the xt30 and 6400. However, I would like to add a few more points on the xt30 that might be a big plus compared to the a6400. 1. I believe that the xt30 can record 10 bit 4.2.2 externally. I thought this is a big feature as a b cam for when colour grading a footage as it gives you more flexibility in the post. 2. At least you can use an adapter on the usb c to connect headphones while in the a6400 for audio monitoring. As for the space being too tight on the inputs, is it possible to use the slim 2.5 mm to 3.5mm adapters for the mic input.
1. This is big feature for future proofing.
2. I think you can buy usb-c earbuds and it should work
With the Fuji X series, their files come out much better if you use CaptureOne or X-Raw Studio as compared to Lightroom.
@Ziggi Mon I know, I love Lightroom but it's slow as anything on my mac. Are you using it on Windows? On my machine with a 2.9GHz i7, 16 Gigs of internal memory and a Radio Pro 560 with 4 Gigs of memory, Lightroom Classic CC is so slow that I no longer edit my photos.
Ziggi Mon I don’t know man. I usually just edit one image I really like. I just started photography as a hobby last year and have loved my Fuji ever since. But working with the RAW files in Lightroom has been nightmarishly slow.
Ziggi Mon just basic adjustments and stuff such as patch removal, spot removal, radial filter and linear filter.
blah blah blah blah blah. i like the fuji sooc colours and got tempted and pre-ordered the X-T30. Felt like a downgrade for me.
I'll go on a whim and say that for $900 body-only, damn, those two really pack a punch.
Personally prefer the Fuji mostly due to the controls and the selection of native glass, but Sony's offering brings a lot of heat (pun unintended), such as unlimited recording and a larger RAW buffer plus the autofocus and the flippy display. As long as you understand the strengths and weaknesses of both cameras and also look at their respective systems as a whole if you're going in long-term, they're pretty strong and you'll probably be happy with either provided you understand what you're getting.
I still prefer the X-T3 though. :)
That's very fair. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I have watched 6:22 till now, but the comparison with Sony is not yet started. Till this time, it is between XT30 and XT3, which is not what people want. That can go in a separate video
Edit after watching the full video:
The comparison is awesome. I had watched many youtubers but no one compares the difference in mic jack and hdmi inputs and the tripod things. Superb (Y)
Also: Fuji film simulations make for fast footage :)
Love all the reviews coming in lately. MOAR.
Can you compare xt2 vs xt30? Wondering if xt2 was a good buy now that the xt3 was released.
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@Ziggi Mon how about ergonomic, handling?
Impressed with the review. Fair comparison and all great information from end-to-end. Subscribed!
Thanks! Appreciate that. And thanks for subscribing.
I keep hearing that Lightroom cant handle Fuji images as well as other cameras. Maybe that is why they have more noise in your comparison? Could you confirm that?
It would be good to see this comparison also in capture one... 1 stop difference is huge
Thanks for adding section titles, so useful 👍
First time on your channel, very nice presentation. To the point, informative and clearly you did a lot of work to prep. Very nicely done.
Gerald your test and data show exactly what i have been finding for years camera manufactures have no standards for iso so when you use the same setting even the same lens on different cameras there can be as much as two stop difference in exposure ... i like the fact that you exposed this diffence even tho only briefly
Hey Gerald, great review! Can you please comment on the 1080p quality of both? The a6300 and a6500 are known to not have the best (soft) 1080p so I'm wondering if this has been improved in the a6400. Also the rolling shutter in 4K? Most reviews show that the X-T3 has very well-controlled rolling shutter, perhaps the X-T30 performs just as well?
X-T30 wins for rolling shutter, yes. a6400 still has bad rolling shutter.
The 1080p quality is pretty good. Not GH5 level, but good. Compared to the X-T30, they were pretty similar. The a6400s variable frame rate seemed a bit cleaner, but like you said, a tad soft.
I don't agree about the AF-C result on Fuji x-t30 vs sony a6400. X-t30 missed many shots i took my 2 years old son, and it even doesn't have tack sharp images when taken with the xf-23 f/1.4 in AF-C mode. A6400 is a different story, i have a lot of tack sharp photos for my son. The af-c performance is the main reason that i didn't switch to fujifim. My main cameras are sony fullframe but I am not happy with the sony aps-c lens and body design. Btw, your video is great as always. Thanks!
another great video.. Do you have any thoughts on the "improved colors" of the 6400, now being comparable to the A7iii and newer A series Sonys. Which do you prefer color wise. Is the difference not that big of a deal to you. I have an A7iii and an XT20 I really like the Sony colors. Thanks for all you do GREAT channel man. Awesome!
The a6400 matches the a7 III pretty closely and I'm a fan of the a7 III, so for me, it looks great. Fuji looks good too. I suppose I prefer the Sony colours a touch more, but that's mostly subjective.
Hi Gerald, I always read that you should process Fuji RAWs in Capture One instead of Lightroom. Can you have a look at that? Maybe it improves the results you were seeing.
In my opinion the differences are largely exaggerated and often seemingly motivated by a subjective bias that can't be reproduced well in practical tests. Good question, though! Use whatever software you like.
Fuji went from a brand that I would never use/recommend for video, to replacing my GH5. I'm extremely excited to see how serious they are taking video.
Yeah, I agree. Quite an impressive year for them. I'm not giving up my GH5 just yet, but I do like following Fuji's progress.
@@geraldundone giving up IBIS was hard, but the weight savings and better AF pulled me away. Having good AF (without hunting/breathing) allows me to get a bit more creative when I can't pull focus on my own. Also enjoy grading with Eterna over Cine-D for my content.
X-H2 will likely be my next camera, assuming Sony doesn't melt our faces off with the A6600.
Imo, the best part about the Sony is that you can get full frame lenses and use them on the crop sensor a6400 without a adaptor
But then one might as well be using an a7iii.
And that happens when someone knowledgable compares gear in a fair and unbiased manner. Great video and this really shows some advantages of either system, not "just" the camera. at the end every system will have it's advantages and disadvantages, there is no perfect system and there probably never will be. But it's great to see so many new gear from so many different companies like with different sensor sizes. All this competition is good for us consumers because without this competition there would be no inovation.
100% agree!
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)
Fantastic, no nonsense, no drama review. Thanks!
Thanks, Paula!
Not just saying this cause you read my poem but the thumbnail for this video is great. At least I think so.
Haha. Glad you saw this one. Thanks!
Yes! Thank you for the video. Your content is amazing sir. You are amazingly thorough and detailed
Thanks so much! Cheers.
Nice work G like always. Keep it up.
You just sum it up much better than the rest. Picked up the a6400, gonna have fun with it. Thanks
Love the vid, one reason the fuji raw files might be darker is if the dynamic range is set to anything other than 100% most image editing softwares won't take into consideration that the image is stopped down.
Gerald, for video only, would you pick X-T3 over a6400? And why? The rolling shutter in Sony cameras is the deal breaker for me and the lack of a flip up screen in X-T3 is disappointing.
Been waiting for this since your tweet :)
New subscriber coming from a stills background trying to learn all l can about video. Yours is the best resource by far on YT. Thanks muchly Gerald.
That's a big compliment, Peter! Thank you. Glad it's helpful.
you're the best reviewer on YT, Gerald. A+ information-
Thanks a lot, John! Very much appreciated.
Such solid reviews. Thanks for the work put in it.
Thank you very much, Nico!
Always pleasing to watch your videos, So informative!
Do you think the a6400 would be a nice upgrade for video from something like the Canon 80D ?
Thanks very much! Yeah, I do. You'll see a pretty significant difference going from the 1080p on the 80D to the 4K on the a6400.
It was very informative especially beginners like me. Thank you. Subbed.
It seems that the a6400 is a really good deal for the price.
Both are. They both bring a lot of impressive stuff at their price point, and also interesting limitations.
Add that focal adapter and sigma, that's not a good deal. LMFAO 😂
Yes, nobody mentions that Sony doesn't have a single good APS-C lens. What's the point in having good image quality if you will be shooting using blurry lenses, or at ISO 6400 all the time because the aperture doesn't go past f/4?
@@MyGroo They have good aps-c primes if you count all the 1.4 Sigma primes, not many good aps-c zoom lenses. You can use FF FE 2.8 zooms though if you need more light gathering.
@@MyGroo what what?? Ahahah
Hi Gerald, I was waiting for it thanks! I still have a doubt and wondering, do you think the Fuji will bring more soul to the Picts and video ? or it is possible to achieve the same color results after grading on both camera ? Many thanks, going to the store today, I need to choose ! :)
You can match them in post without much effort. I wouldn't worry about colours too much unless you're shooting JPEGs.
@@geraldundone Thank you Gerald, I think I'm gonna move for Fuji because they have a nice offer on lens in Europe, could grab a 56 1.2, should be better than sigma. And also Fuji because it will be easier to post pict more often without grading it (indeed in jpg :) Also the sony will be available later than the Fuji in French stores :)
@Foto4Max Thanks for your comment :) With current Fuji offer, I can have 35 f2, 16mm 1.4 & the 56 1.2 in ADP Version for 360€ more than the 3 Sigma lens. I'm gonna jump into the fuji ship also because it's not a lot more money and because I really like the idea to do more pict & less grading computer time :)
@Foto4Max Also you're right, it's less sharp but maybe it give the more cinematic look and soul you can check this video here th-cam.com/video/NhSlRVToXp4/w-d-xo.html&feature=em-comments. ;)
Well done Gerald, thanks for all your work. Please i have to make a choice between the Fuji X-T3 and the Sony A6400, which one should i go with?
I like the a6400 a bit more.
Thanks a lot.
No BS review! Top stuff Gerald! Just subscribed 👊🏼
Thanks a lot! Glad to have a new subscriber!
@@geraldundone Sure thing!
Hi Gerald! Thanks for the effort! Solid as usual! As an A7III owner i'm wondering: the quickness and consistancy of tracking in video on my a7III with medium to fast movement looks more like the xt30. For split seconds the a7III loses focus before regaining. It just doesn't seem to be as sticky as it looked with the 6400 in your comparison. Do you think sony made changes in that regard compared to the a6400? It looks so much more consistent, much like the z6. Any thoughts? Comparisons? Thanks!
Yeah, there were significant improvements made to the AF on the a6400. I've noticed it too. I find setting the a7 III to responsive helps, but the a6400 is still better.
@@geraldundone Do you think this is due to the processor (A9-like)? I wonder if the A7III and RIII might be capable of processing this kind of sticky AF as well. After all the A7III is Sony's main video-mirrorless atm, so a future FW-Update might be desirable, if the hardware can handle this...
Another great detailed compare. Someone from Canon should be required to watch your videos. I love to see what other brands do so I can dream what if with Canon. Oh, if Julie helped, great job again. 50K in a day or two.
Thanks, Phil. And yeah, good eye. That was Julie's hand in a couple of the shots. 😃
I used to have a Sony A6300 and after being repeatedly disappointed with the color science and the reliability issues I was having (had to get it repaired twice). I sold it and bought a Fuji XE3. Never looked back. Now I bought the XT30 and it will come tomorrow. The XE3 I have has better colors for video and especially photos and the menu system is SO much better. It’s a much more enjoyable camera to use.
David Pastars may i know where did you buy your XT30?
kb24vjm I bought it this morning from Amazon in black with the 50mm F2 lens bundle.
I went for the a6400 because 1080p at 100 fps is much sharper and you have a decent priced 35mm 1.8 OSS lens, while Fuji lenses are really expensive and have no OSS.
If you shoot video only I would guess the fuji is the way to go but for hybrid / video a6400 is better.
Extremely helpful video brother.
Thank you very much! Cheers.
Thankyou for making this review and comparison! But I'm curious what do you mean when fuji has higher mbps than sony (200 vs 100) but not necessarily better video quality? I'm still new in video world. Cheers
Just that you can have a higher bit rate but there are more factors that determine image quality. Having more doesn't automatically make them cleaner. If everything else was the same, then yeah, more mbps would be better, but often we see different systems use the bit rate differently and produce varying results.
@@geraldundone ahh ok i get it now. Many thanks for your explanation Gerald! 🙏
I love your videos! But would like to add my opinion on what you said about lens in the video.
I went from the a6300 then a6500 then a7r3 then to my current camera xt3 the main reason I dropped Sony was because of lens and their costs. I wanted a 70-200 2.8 a 100-400, a 24-70 28 and a nice fast portrait prime (85mm). Sonys lens are all full frame in these lens I wanted and cost 2 times what the Fuji equivalent are. Yes the sony had the option for a few nice sigma primes as well as the two aps-c native primes 35mm and 50mm but the lens ecosystem is far better on Fuji. I owned the tamron 28-75 2.8 for the a7r3 and it was a nice lens with a great price but I found that it had bad banding issues. Tested 2 different copies of the lens as well as different bodies and still showed it. Made a post on dpreview and others are having the issue as well. That was the nail in the coffin for me.
Now I bought the xt3 the 50-140, 100-400, 56 1.2, and the 18-55 2.8-4 lens!! While before I only had the a7r3 the tamon lens and a Sony 85mm 1.8
Now the xt30 imo is aimed more at small compact fun photography tool with the ability to do some fun family or b roll 4k video and it's more for people that mainly shoot with primes and I think the Fuji again has that beat over the Sony. Yes the Fuji f/2 lens was not as sharp as the sigma lens was but not outing that you have the 27mm 2.8 50mm 35mm f/2 the upcoming 16mm 2.8 14mm 2.8 and awesome 16mm 1.4
Just think the lens line up is far better on the Fuji side and much cheaper.
I agree when it comes to crop lenses. Fuji has a better selection for sure. And it will definitely cost you more if you want to supplement with full frame lenses from Sony. But anyone who buys a crop Sony should definitely take advantage of those Sigmas if they meet their focal length needs.
I'm curious to see if sigma will keep making lenses for the E mount now that they've made allegiance with Panasonic and Leica
They've pretty much already adapted all their lenses for E-mount in the Art primes. But I can say the 40mm, which hasn't been released yet outside of Canon & Nikon has upcoming options for both E-mount and L-mount.
Gerald, you're doing some great videos and I appreciate it! It's interesting to me how different testers get different results. Do you think it's camera production variability or different testing procedures?
Thanks, John! I think it probably just comes down to different people using the camera in different ways. I don't imagine it's production variance.
Capture 1 will give you more detail in Fuji files.Lightroom is having problems with the raf files.Nice review btw
i got a brand new a6400 locally 0 shutter count for 700 flat, no tax, open box, cash. Also got myself 16 1.4 and 30 1.4 sigmas for $200/270. At this point would you say keeping the a6400 kit is better or would I be better off going fuji? I got great deals on these pieces but now i'm wondering if I should sell them off and go fuji...I don't do any video just street/portrait/landscape photography . When I was looking at similar fuji lenses in comparison to the sigma 1.4 they're way more expensive so I feel having any similar lenses for the fuji system would be so much more expensive. Thoughts?
Excellent! Very helpful and informative and you are definitely an influencer.
xt-3 vs a6400? which one would you choose?
XT-3 body cost almost as much as the a6400 right now
Very good comparison and thorough review packed a lot of info in one video.
Is X-T30 a better option if using for photography only?
Great review and comparison of 2 great travel cameras. The compromises of each are interesting. Some considered the Sony to have one of the best AFC while Fuji was known for their image quality and ISO ability. But that's not the case here. Thanks for bringing this to light.
Thanks! Yeah, I agree. Some great options here and a few surprises.
Thanks a lot for this really detailed comparison & review 👍
You're very welcome! Thanks for the comment. Cheers! 😃🙏
You probably have an hour worth of outtakes for the opening line.
Whoever sent you that line really wanted to test your patience :-)
Haha. I thought I would too. But surprisingly I got it on the 2nd try. It was actually around 6:39 that tripped me up the most. Trying to get all those names and numbers right. X-T20, X-T30, X-T30, etc. Haha
The intro music is just too good!!!
No doubts about the further review as well. Good work. And i am done!!
The best comparison video I've watched. And I've watched all of them
Thanks so much! That's very kind.
Love your review! I’ve been trying to decide between these exact three cameras for my first mirrorless (want something easily portable since I’m getting rid of my DSLR). Question: Which camera would be great for street pics and taking baseball sport shots of my Son? Lens recommendations also, thanks!
Hi Gerald,
I think the most important video update you could make about this 1 stop difference thing, is to compare the xt30 with the xt3. Then we will know if it’s a sensor or a body issue. 🙂
Great video! a question: Which one you recommend for live streaming on youtube or twitch?
Thanks! I'd probably go with the Sony for the flip up screen and terrific face detection. And it's easy to power via included USB cable for a long time.
@@geraldundone sold it, waiting for amazon delivery.
Good video.
Only one problem, when you compared ISO performance in photo. You said that you reduce exposure on the A6400, but then the images become darker than the X-T30... Strange comparison ?
I had to lower the exposure of the Sony images in post to make them match the already darker images from Fuji.
@@geraldundone But finally, the images of the A6400 are darker...
xt-3 is the current king of crop sensor cameras, followed by the a6400. If you never plan on going full frame Fuji is the best option, with their great lineup of crop lenses. But if you want an upgrade path, the 6400 is the way to go.
I think that's good advice, yeah. Thanks, James.
Very good video. I've been looking for a compact alternative to my DSLR to use primarily for street photography and was comparing these two options. Everyone makes the video comparison, but yours had the best stills comparison. Nice, punchy and to the point. Thank you.
Thanks, Robert! Appreciate that. Glad to be helpful. Cheers!
So what is the best pro-sumer camera for colour grading? I'm talking about cameras in the mirrorless camera/DSLR style cameras. GH5, XT2, Sony A series,Canon 5D mark 3/4 etc etc etc
I have no issue using a 2.5mm and USB c jack at the same time. My cables are a lot slimmer than the ones you used in this video
What about rolling-shutter?
which one? both?
@@JohnSmith-hm8xl the a6400
Concerning the usb c and hdmi at same time issue, do the ports work at the same time in theory? Thinking you could either find a super low profile cable or cut the plastic off the ends with a knife. This is the main thing preventing me from getting the xt30 because i’d like to plug it in while shooting green screen.
Dear Gerald, thank you very much for the comparison. I LOVE THE FUJI looks, but you confirmed my suspicion that I cannot justify the downsides compared to the Sony 6400.
You color grading/correcting is looking much cleaner
Sigma's 1.4 trio sold me on the Sony, although I do love Fuji's camera design much more.
Thanks for the vid! I have been considering upgrading my Panasonic system to either fuji or the a6400. Do you think it would be "worth it" to upgrade from my g85 and lenses to the a6400/ sony ecosystem? Money isn't too big of an issue, but it will sting having to sell all my good glass I have accumulated. Thanks either way. Love what you do!
Thanks for the kind words. As for the upgrade, is full frame not something you're considering? While you will see some benefits, going from M43 to APS-S isn't a huge change compared to full frame, but it depends on your usage case.
Good comparison. I think you covered the performance of the two camera bodies well. It actually highlighted some benefits of the Sony for me that I hadn't considered. I already chose the Fuji, and I still think I will like my system a lot. It seems like the only way Sony's lens lineup can compete on price/quality is by going third-party.
Yeah, those Sigma lenses to make a big difference in the Sony crop bodies. Otherwise you have to go full frame, which puts the size and price way up. Thanks for the comment! Enjoy the Fuji! Great camera.
Well if We want to talk about the colour science than the Fuji wins hands down
This channel is one of the best unbiased I've seen. Subbed!
Thanks a lot, Carl! Happy to have a new subscriber! Cheers.
hello geraaald! i'm deciding to go for the xt30 or the xt3. i'd like a smaller body better, but the grip, iso dial, and weather seal of the xt3 would make a difference probably. I've to figured out if the software update is a step forward and make it as fast as the xt30 or is the xt30 still better cause was born with that kind of autofocus. What do you think?
I'd have to redo some tests, but I don't see any reason why the X-T3 would be limited even though it was added through firmware. Same hardware.
Awesome review! Subscribed! Cheers mate!
Thanks so much! Always happy to have a new subscriber.
Great review again! I can't justify buying a new camera this year. None of them has IBIS or if they do, they have poor AF or lack some good photo or video features. For me, a perfect compact camera would be a6400 with IBIS or the Olympus EM1 ii with Sony's video features both with X-T3's EVF and Canon's DPAF. I know I want the best of everything packed into one small camera. Let's see if X-T4, X-T40, a6700, EOS M60, EM1 iii, G9 ii, have what hybrid shooters have been hoping to see.
Thanks for the kind words and for sharing your thoughts!