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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase 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 A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • New Model is Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 16 months later than the A7R III which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up against the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm X-T30 A7R III 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019October 2017Fresher by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Fujifilm X-T30

 A7R III Fujifilm X-T30 
Screen resolution1440k1040kCrisper screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm X-T30 A7R III 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the A7R III.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7R III is 82 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7R III.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R III will give greater detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
Sony A7R III Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
high resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography features
Sony A7R III Street photography features
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R III Sports photography factors
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery pack (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count great (26MP)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
74
great battery (650 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
high resolution (42MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
Sony A7R III Vlogging details
36
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
37
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7R III
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 657g (1.45 lbs)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 650 photographs
Battery style 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots One 2
Cost at launch $899 $2,800