X-T30 IIIvs Sony RX100 VII
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
View X-T30 III
VS
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
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) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
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