X-T30 IIIvs A7 IV
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Which should you buy?
Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street — X-T30 III (2025): 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
Who should buy what
X-T30 III (2025)
- 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 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t30 iii is the most affordable; only the a7 iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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