X-T30 IIvs Nikon Zfcvs Sony A7R V
Which should you buy?
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Who should buy what
X-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the sony a7r v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | Nikon Zfc (2021) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £799 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 445g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-I SD | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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