X-A7vs X-T30 III
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Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street — X-T30 III (2025): 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
X-T30 III (2025)
- Fujifilm X-T30 II owners who want a significant resolution upgrade
- Enthusiasts who want 40MP quality without flagship pricing
- Street and travel photographers who shoot JPEG-first
- Anyone stepping up from a smartphone or entry-level camera
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | X-T30 III (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £849 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 360g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 118 × 83 × 47mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | X-T30 III |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — |
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