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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7S
  • New Model is Sony A7S III
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Sony A7S II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced 3 years after the A7S II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm X-T30 A7S II 
IntroducedFebruary 2019October 2015Newer by 41 months
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Fujifilm X-T30

 A7S II Fujifilm X-T30 
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm X-T30 A7S II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 provides outer 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 A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the A7S II.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7S II is 82 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7S II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S II Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
68
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography info
Sony A7S II Street photography info
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (370 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S II Travel photography highlights
80
great battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (370 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
great battery (380 shots)
no image stabilization
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
36
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7S II
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2015-10-12
Physical type 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 169
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 627g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $899 $2,767