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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7

Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78 Imaging
70 Features
80 Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the A7 (24MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 7 years after the A7 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up against the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7 
RevealedSeptember 2021January 2014More modern by 93 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 A7 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the A7.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7 is 82 and 78 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 manual focus
 amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
82
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography highlights
Sony A7 Street photography highlights
79
 screen tilts up and down
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 does not have image stabilization
79
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 Sports photography highlights
79
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 has phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
66
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 weather sealing
 has phase detect AF
 slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery power (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Sony A7
80
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is not selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competition in class (474g)
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (24MP)
 low battery power (340 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography features
Sony A7 Landscape photography features
81
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (380 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
75
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging factors
Sony A7 Vlogging factors
36
 touch screen
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
35
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has microphone jack
 lighter than competition in class (474g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha A7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha A7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 50
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 425 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 474 gr (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 380 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $900 $798