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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R V

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R V 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
  • Released September 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Old Model is Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R V Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7R V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and A7R V (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was brought out 13 months prior to the A7R V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the A7R V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7R V 

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

 A7R V Fujifilm X-T30 II 
IntroducedOctober 2022September 2021More modern by 13 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 II A7R V 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II provides external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7R V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the A7R V.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7R V is 82 and 60 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7R V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy 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 Sony A7R V will provide you with more detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with Sony A7R V
83
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
90
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography information
Sony A7R V Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Sony A7R V
80
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
92
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R V Travel photography highlights
80
great battery life (380 shots)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
80
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
89
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging details
Sony A7R V Vlogging details
37
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7R V
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha A7R V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 62 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.20 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 723g (1.59 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 600 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Launch price $900 $3,900