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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7R II
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 5 years after the A7R which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up against the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony A7R

 Fujifilm X-T30 A7R 
IntroducedFebruary 2019February 2014More modern by 61 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm X-T30

 A7R Fujifilm X-T30 
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7R

 Fujifilm X-T30 A7R 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the A7R.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7R is 82 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7R.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R will give greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
84
focusing manually
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition (465g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Sony A7R
78
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery life (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (465 grams)
weather sealing
high MP (36MP)
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging features
Sony A7R Vlogging features
36
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition (465g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 465g (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature 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 Single Single
Price at launch $899 $1,898