X-T30 IIvs A7R II
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
View X-T30 II
Sony
A7R II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Portrait, landscape & studio photography
View A7R II
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.
Portrait, Landscape & Studio Photography — A7R II (2015): The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
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
A7R II (2015)
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
Quick take: The a7r ii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the a7r ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | A7R II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~290 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 625g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (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 | A7R II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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