Fujifilm
X-T30 III 2025
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
£829
new today at Wex Photo Video
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X-T30 III vs A7 II
Quick take: The X-T30 III has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A7 II is the most affordable; only the A7 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 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.
A7 II — Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 2025 | A7 IISony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £829 | £549Best |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | 350 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 360g (body only)Best | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro 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 III
A7 II
Portrait
7.2/10
6.8/10
Street
6.9/10
5.9/10
Travel
6.3/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.6/10
5.5/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
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Documentary
6.2/10
5.7/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
5.8/10
Landscape
5.1/10
5.8/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
6.7/10
Casual
6.2/10
3.8/10
Food
6.3/10
6.0/10
Macro
6.0/10
5.5/10
Architecture
5.5/10
5.7/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
6.4/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
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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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