Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S III
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed July 2020
- Earlier Model is Sony A7S II

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S III Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7S III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 17 months before the A7S III making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades versus the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 & Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony A7S III
Fujifilm X-T30 | A7S III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm X-T30
A7S III | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | ![]() | February 2019 | More recent by 17 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+400k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7S III
Fujifilm X-T30 | A7S III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 features external measurements 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 III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A7S III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the A7S III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7S III is 82 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and A7S III.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-T30 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-02-14 | 2020-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X-Processor 4 | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Available lenses | 54 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 9,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 pounds) | 699 grams (1.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 600 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Launch cost | $899 | $3,499 |