X-A7vs X-T30
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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.
Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
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 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Quick take: The x-t30 has the highest resolution at 26mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | X-T30 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | X-T30 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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