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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a1

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Sony a1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was brought out 23 months prior to the a1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades vs the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T30 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 a1 Fujifilm X-T30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021February 2019Newer by 23 months
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T30 a1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Sony a1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the a1.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and a1 is 82 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and a1.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Sony a1
82
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
88
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/400s)
amazing MP (50MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
Sony a1 Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography information
Sony a1 Sports photography information
78
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (530 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery (380 shots)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
73
great battery power (530 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
amazing MP (50MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography details
Sony a1 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (50MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (530 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging advice
Sony a1 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Alpha a1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 133
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/400 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 737 grams (1.62 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 530 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Two
Pricing at launch $899 $6,498