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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was unveiled 7 years later than the A7R and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the A7R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony A7R

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7R 
ReleasedSeptember 2021February 2014More recent by 92 months
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 A7R Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen resolution1230k1040kCrisper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7R

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7R 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the A7R.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7R is 82 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7R.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R will deliver extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R Portrait photography advice
83
manual focus
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
84
manual focus
great sensor resolution (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Sony A7R
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (465g)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
Sony A7R Sports photography info
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography details
Sony A7R Travel photography details
80
great battery life (380 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors (465g)
weather proofing
great sensor resolution (36MP)
low battery life (340 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography details
Sony A7R Landscape photography details
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
78
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
great sensor resolution (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging factors
Sony A7R Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competitors (465 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha A7R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2014-02-13
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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 grams (0.84 pounds) 465 grams (1.03 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 380 images 340 images
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 Single Single
Launch price $900 $1,898