Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony A7R
Fujifilm X-T30 | A7R | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | February 2014 | More modern by 61 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm X-T30
A7R | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7R
Fujifilm X-T30 | A7R | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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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 |