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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A7
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 was revealed 4 years after the A7 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades vs the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 A7 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2019November 2014Newer by 52 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Fujifilm X-T30

 A7 II Fujifilm X-T30 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 A7 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the A7 II.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7 II is 82 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7 II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T30 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
82
has manual focus
amazing resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography features
Sony A7 II Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography info
Sony A7 II Sports photography info
78
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography features
Sony A7 II Travel photography features
80
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
amazing resolution (26MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
amazing resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging advice
Sony A7 II Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7 II
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 117
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 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 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video 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 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
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 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 380 shots 350 shots
Battery form 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 shooting 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
Launch cost $899 $1,456