Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7S III
Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Portability
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Introduced September 2021
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7S III
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Released July 2020
- Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7S III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.
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Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up versus the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony A7S III
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2021 |  | July 2020 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
| A7S III | Fujifilm X-T30 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 1040k | Crisper screen (+400k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7S III
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A7S III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and the A7S III.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7S III is 82 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A7S III.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will give extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S III Portrait photography advice
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sony A7S III Sports photography info
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (600 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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good battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count high (26MP)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
great battery (600 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
selfie friendly display
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S III Landscape photography advice
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (600 CIPA)
two card slots
low megapixels (12MP)
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touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A7S III Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 II | Sony Alpha A7S III |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2021-09-02 | 2020-07-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz XR |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 409600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 62 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 9,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.91x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 900 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| WB 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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, 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 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 383g (0.84 lb) | 699g (1.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | 600 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Card slots | One | Dual |
| Retail pricing | $900 | $3,499 |