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A1 vs X-T30 II
Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the X-T30 II is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
32 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T30 II — Street & Portrait Photography: Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Who should buy what
X-T30 II (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
- Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
- X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
- Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A1Antigravity · 2025 | X-T30 IIFujifilm · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £909 | £430 usedBest |
| Sensor | — | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 55.0MPBest | 26.1MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | — | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | — | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) |
| Weight | — | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Take-off weight | 249 g | — |
| Fly without registering | Yes — under 250 g | — |
| Flight time | 24 min | — |
| Wind resistance | 10.7 m/s | — |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional | — |
| Video link | OmniLink 360 | — |
| Range | 6.0 km | — |
| Top speed | 16.0 m/s | — |
| Cameras | 1 | — |
| RAW stills | Yes | — |
| Vertical shooting | Not supported | — |
| Intelligent flight | Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home | — |
| Storage | 20 GB built in + microSD slot | — |
| Controller in the box | Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller | — |
| FPV | Yes, goggles in the box | — |
| Folds | Yes | — |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
X-T30 II
Portrait
—
6.4/10
Street
—
6.5/10
Travel
—
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
—
4.9/10
Filmmaking
—
4.9/10
Documentary
—
5.1/10
Sports & Action
—
6.4/10
Landscape
—
4.9/10
Wildlife
—
6.6/10
Casual
—
4.8/10
Food
—
5.8/10
Macro
—
5.7/10
Architecture
—
5.3/10
Astrophotography
—
5.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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