Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A7

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony A7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 3 years prior to the A7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 has got external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the A7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and A7 is 94 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and A7.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.