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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R II

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R II 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A7R
  • Successor is Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R II Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7R II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 6 years later than the A7R II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores vs the A7R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7R II 
IntroducedSeptember 2021June 2015Fresher by 76 months
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 A7R II Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7R II 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with exterior dimensions 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 A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the A7R II.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7R II is 82 and 68 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7R II.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R II will give extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
fantastic resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography highlights
Sony A7R II Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
Sony A7R II Sports photography info
80
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
high resolution (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
62
weather proof
fantastic resolution (42MP)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R II Landscape photography advice
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Sony A7R II
37
touchscreen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7R II
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 399
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 290 pictures
Battery format 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 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $2,913