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 A7C II
Quick take: The A7C II has the highest resolution at 33MP; the X-T30 III is the most affordable; only the A7C II is weather sealed.
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.
A7C II — Full-Frame Hybrid: 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)
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
A7C II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 2025 | A7C IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £829Best | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 33.0MPBest |
| 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 | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 360g (body only)Best | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| 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 | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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
A7C II
Portrait
7.2/10
8.3/10
Street
6.9/10
7.9/10
Travel
6.1/10
7.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.6/10
7.1/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
7.1/10
Documentary
6.2/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
7.3/10
Landscape
5.1/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
8.0/10
Casual
6.2/10
5.9/10
Food
6.3/10
8.0/10
Macro
6.0/10
7.7/10
Architecture
5.5/10
7.0/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
7.4/10
Fun & simple
5.2/10
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Vlogging & Video
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6.8/10
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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