X-A7vs X-T5vs Z30
Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
X-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | X-T5 (2022) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,499 | £479 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 557g body only | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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