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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was unveiled 7 months later than the Fujifilm X-T30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores versus the Fujifilm X-T30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-T30 
IntroducedSeptember 2019February 2019Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1040kCrisper screen (+1720k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-T30 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T30 has specifications of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Fujifilm X-T30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-T30.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T30 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
82
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
78
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography features
88
better than average battery power (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
80
good battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging factors
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
no image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-A7Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm X-T30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-11 2019-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,760 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320g (0.71 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $700 $899