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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 III

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replaced the Sony A7 II
  • Later Model is Sony A7 IV
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 III Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony A7 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 3 years after the A7 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the A7 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7 III 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021February 2018More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

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

 A7 III Fujifilm X-T30 II 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7 III 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony A7 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the A7 III.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7 III is 82 and 63 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7 III.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography information
Sony A7 III Street photography information
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Sony A7 III
80
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (610 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 III Travel photography highlights
80
good battery life (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
good battery (610 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography features
Sony A7 III Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
no image stabilization
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (610 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging details
Sony A7 III Vlogging details
37
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7 III
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 62 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 380 images 610 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One Two
Retail cost $900 $1,998