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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2021
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 3 years prior to the A7 IV and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the A7 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 A7 IV 

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

 A7 IV Fujifilm X-T30 
LaunchedOctober 2021February 2019Fresher by 32 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 A7 IV 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the A7 IV.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7 IV is 82 and 61 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7 IV.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 IV will provide greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (33MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
Sony A7 IV Street photography details
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Sony A7 IV
79
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography info
Sony A7 IV Travel photography info
80
good battery pack (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
80
good battery pack (600 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography advice
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
84
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (600 per charge)
two card slots
no liveview feature
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging advice
Sony A7 IV Vlogging advice
36
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7 IV
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
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 surface area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 172
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
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 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
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 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 699 grams (1.54 pounds)
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 Overall 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 shots 600 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Cost at release $899 $2,500