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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony ZV-E10 II

Fujifilm's dial-driven photographer's camera against Sony's 4K60 vlogging body. Film-simulation stills through a viewfinder, or uncropped video off a flip screen?

By Stephen V.Last updated How we pick

Both are 26-megapixel APS-C cameras at a similar price, but they pull in opposite directions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II is a photographer’s camera: a viewfinder, tactile shutter-speed and exposure dials, and Fujifilm’s film-simulation color that looks finished straight out of the camera. The Sony ZV-E10 II is a video-first creator body with uncropped 4K60 and a fully articulating screen — but no viewfinder.

Neither has in-body stabilization, and both have excellent autofocus, so the choice is about what you shoot and how. Do you want a tactile stills camera you compose through a viewfinder, or a purpose-built video and vlogging tool? Here’s how they compare.

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Fujifilm X-T30 IISony ZV-E10 II
SensorAPS-C X-Trans, 26.1 MPAPS-C CMOS, ~26 MP
MountFujifilm XSony E
Viewfinder2.36M-dot EVFNone (rear screen only)
Video4K304K up to 60p (uncropped)
ScreenTilt (does not face forward)Fully articulating (flips forward)
StabilizationLens-based only, no IBISDigital only, no IBIS
Weight383 g377 g

Both cameras in full

#1Best for photographers

Fujifilm X-T30 II

The camera to buy if the photos-should-look-like-film thing appeals to you. Fujifilm's color profiles are the real draw, and the dial-driven body is a joy for stills. It is more photographer's camera than vlogger's — the screen tilts but doesn't flip forward.

Strengths

  • Fujifilm film-simulation color is genuinely distinctive
  • Tactile shutter-speed and exposure dials
  • Excellent 26 MP sensor for the price

Trade-offs

  • Tilt screen doesn't face forward for vlogging
  • Small body and grip; modest battery life
SensorAPS-C X-Trans CMOS 4, 26.1 MP
MountFujifilm X
Video4K30 (DCI/UHD)
Viewfinder2.36M-dot EVF
Weight383 g with battery

Specifications read from the manufacturer listing, on July 18, 2026.

#2Best for video and vlogging

Sony ZV-E10 II

The step-up ZV-E10: a newer 26 MP sensor and, crucially, uncropped 4K60 that the original could not do. If your budget stretches and you shoot fast-moving video, it earns the premium; if you are starting out, the original ZV-E10 still does the job for less.

Strengths

  • Uncropped 4K up to 60p — a real upgrade over the original
  • Newer 26 MP sensor with improved autofocus
  • Bigger battery than the original ZV-E10

Trade-offs

  • Still no in-body stabilization or viewfinder
  • Often sold as a pricier lens-and-accessory bundle
SensorAPS-C CMOS, ~26 MP
MountSony E
Video4K up to 60p (uncropped)
StabilizationDigital only, no IBIS
Weight377 g with battery

Specifications read from the manufacturer listing, on July 18, 2026.

Which should you buy?

Buy the Fujifilm X-T30 II ifyou’re a photographer at heart. The dial-driven body is a joy for stills, the viewfinder lets you shoot in bright sun, and the film-simulation colors are genuinely distinctive — many owners happily shoot JPEG because of them. The trade is that its screen only tilts and doesn’t face forward, so it’s a poor fit for vlogging. It leads our best Fujifilm cameras value pick and appears in our best APS-C cameras roundup.

Buy the Sony ZV-E10 II ifvideo is the point. Uncropped 4K60, a screen that flips fully forward and creator features make it the better tool for talking to camera, and it steps into Sony’s huge, affordable E-mount lens system. You give up a viewfinder and the tactile dial experience, but you gain a genuine video body. See how it compares with Sony’s stills-first option in our ZV-E10 II vs a6400 piece.

The split is clean: the X-T30 II is the photographer’s camera and the ZV-E10 II is the video camera. If you want Fujifilm color anda forward-facing screen with stabilization for video, step up to the X-S20 — compare it in our X-S20 vs X-T30 II guide. Either way, a fast prime lens is the best next buy.

Frequently asked questions

Which has a viewfinder, the X-T30 II or the ZV-E10 II?

Only the Fujifilm X-T30 II has a built-in electronic viewfinder, which suits composing stills in bright light. The Sony ZV-E10 II omits the viewfinder because it's designed to be shot off its fully articulating screen while facing the camera. If you shoot mostly photos, the X-T30 II's viewfinder matters; if you mostly film yourself, you won't miss it.

Which is better for video?

The Sony ZV-E10 II. It shoots uncropped 4K60 - keeping the full frame width at 60 frames per second - and its screen flips fully forward, where the X-T30 II tops out at 4K30 and its screen only tilts. Combined with Sony's creator features, that makes the ZV-E10 II the stronger video and vlogging camera. The X-T30 II still shoots capable 4K30 for occasional clips.

Which is better for photography?

The Fujifilm X-T30 II. Its viewfinder, tactile shutter-speed and exposure dials, and film-simulation color make it a more enjoyable and capable stills camera, especially for people who like a hands-on shooting experience. The ZV-E10 II can take good photos but is optimized for video, and the lack of a viewfinder is felt when shooting stills outdoors.

Do either camera have in-body stabilization?

No, neither the X-T30 II nor the ZV-E10 II has in-body stabilization. Both rely on stabilized lenses or digital stabilization for video. If you want Fujifilm color with in-body stabilization and a forward-facing screen, the X-S20 is the body to look at instead.

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