Fujifilm
X-T30 III 2025
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
£829
new today at Clifton Cameras
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X-T30 III vs A5100
Quick take: The X-T30 III has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A5100 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T30 III — Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street: 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
X-T30 III (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 2025 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £829 | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 360g (body only) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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 III
A5100
Portrait
7.2/10
5.4/10
Street
6.9/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.6/10
3.5/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
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Documentary
6.2/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
4.7/10
Landscape
5.1/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
5.5/10
Casual
6.2/10
5.2/10
Food
6.3/10
5.9/10
Macro
6.0/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.5/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
5.2/10
4.9/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.7/10
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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