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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
96
Overall
88

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R V Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7R V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and A7R V (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 4 years prior to the A7R V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the A7R V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 A7R V 

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

 A7R V Fujifilm X-T30 
IntroducedOctober 2022February 2019Newer by 45 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 A7R V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7R V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the A7R V.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7R V is 82 and 60 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7R V.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R V will offer extra detail with its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Sony A7R V
81
manual focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
89
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Sony A7R V
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
does not have image stabilization
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R V Sports photography advice
78
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
91
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R V Travel photography factors
79
good battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
80
great battery life (600 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (61MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
89
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.20")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery life (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging features
Sony A7R V Vlogging features
36
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7R V
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Alpha A7R V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
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 area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.20"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 723g (1.59 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 600 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Retail price $899 $3,900