X-T30 IIvs A7
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction — A7 (2013): The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.
Who should buy what
X-T30 II (2021)
- 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
A7 (2013)
- Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
- Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
- Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
- Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | A7 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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