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X-T30 II vs A1
Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 50MP; the X-T30 II is the most affordable; only the A1 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Sony
A1 2021
Best for Professional sport, wildlife, portrait & hybrid shooting
£4199
new today at Wex Photo Video
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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.
A1 — Professional Sport, Wildlife, Portrait & Hybrid Shooting: 50MP, 30fps, 8K — the Sony A1 is the most complete professional camera ever made.
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
A1 (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional photographers who need resolution and speed without compromise
- Sports and wildlife photographers demanding the absolute fastest Sony
- Studio and fashion photographers who also shoot sport or events
- A9 III or A7R V owners who want a single body that does everything
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30 IIFujifilm · 2021 | A1Sony · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £430 usedBest | £4,199 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 50.1MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 50.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 8K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Real-time Tracking, AI subject recognition — 759 phase-detect points |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic with full AF/AEBest |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~430 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 383g (body only)Best | 737g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification, 240fps |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI |
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
X-T30 II
A1
Portrait
6.4/10
8.2/10
Street
6.5/10
6.1/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
7.9/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
7.8/10
Documentary
5.1/10
7.6/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
8.8/10
Landscape
4.9/10
7.6/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
8.7/10
Casual
4.8/10
4.8/10
Food
5.8/10
7.4/10
Macro
5.7/10
7.3/10
Architecture
5.3/10
7.9/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
6.8/10
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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