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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R III

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Later Model is Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7R III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was introduced 3 years after the A7R III which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores vs the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7R III 
LaunchedSeptember 2021October 2017Newer by 47 months

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

 A7R III Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7R III 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got outside 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 A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7R III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and the A7R III.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7R III is 82 and 63 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7R III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R III will offer you greater detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography info
Sony A7R III Portrait photography info
83
focusing manually
resolution is high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
86
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Sony A7R III
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography advice
Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
80
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (650 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
Sony A7R III Travel photography features
80
great battery life (380 shots)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is high (26MP)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly display
74
great battery (650 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography information
Sony A7R III Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (650 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
37
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7R III
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2017-10-25
Body design 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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 62 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 657g (1.45 pounds)
Physical 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 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 380 photos 650 photos
Type of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots One Two
Launch cost $900 $2,800