Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2019
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Replaced the Sony A7 II
- Renewed by Sony A7 IV
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Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Sony A7 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-T30 was released 12 months after the A7 III which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony A7 III
| Fujifilm X-T30 | A7 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2019 |  | February 2018 | Newer by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Fujifilm X-T30
| A7 III | Fujifilm X-T30 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7 III
| Fujifilm X-T30 | A7 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys 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) and the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Sony A7 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the A7 III.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7 III is 82 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7 III.
All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-T30 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2019-02-14 | 2018-02-27 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | X-Processor 4 | 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 | 26MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 80 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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 PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 383 gr (0.84 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
| 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 Overall rating | not tested | 96 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3730 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 images | 610 images |
| Form 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | Two |
| Pricing at release | $899 | $1,998 |