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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Launched September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R V
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 2 years after the A7R IV which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores vs the A7R IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7R IV 
ReleasedSeptember 2021July 2019Newer by 26 months

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

 A7R IV Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7R IV 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the A7R IV.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7R IV is 82 and 62 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7R IV.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
87
manual focus
resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
79
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (670 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
73
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is excellent (61MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
36
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7R IV
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2019-07-16
Physical type 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 567
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 665g (1.47 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 380 images 670 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at release $900 $3,498