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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 II

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed November 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 II Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony A7 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 6 years after the A7 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7 II 
RevealedSeptember 2021November 2014More modern by 83 months
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 A7 II Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

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

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II provides external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and the A7 II.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7 II is 82 and 69 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
83
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography highlights
Sony A7 II Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
Sony A7 II Sports photography info
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
Sony A7 II Travel photography features
80
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
61
weather sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 II Landscape photography advice
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
36
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7 II
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2014-11-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 117
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 599 gr (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 380 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $900 $1,456