Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A7R IV

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A7R IV, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 9 years prior to the A7R IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the A7R IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and A7R IV is 94 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and A7R IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R IV will resolve more detail due to its extra 47MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.