Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony A7S II
Fujifilm X-T30 | A7S II | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | ![]() | October 2015 | Newer by 41 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Fujifilm X-T30
A7S II | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7S II
Fujifilm X-T30 | A7S II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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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 |