X-T30 IIIvs A7C II
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t30 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× 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: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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