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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2022
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 4 years before the FX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores vs the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-A7 FX30 
Screen size3.5"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k2360kSharper screen (+400k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 FX30 Fujifilm X-A7 
IntroducedSeptember 2022September 2019Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-A7 FX30 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the FX30.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and FX30 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and FX30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony FX30 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography details
Sony FX30 Portrait photography details
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
83
focusing manually
high MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography advice
Sony FX30 Street photography advice
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than competition in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography details
Sony FX30 Sports photography details
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (570 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography advice
Sony FX30 Travel photography advice
88
good battery power (440 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
74
better than average battery pack (570 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
high MP (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (570 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging information
Sony FX30 Vlogging information
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (646g)
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Sony FX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 2,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320g (0.71 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 570 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Two
Cost at release $700 $1,800