X-T30vs Lumix S1R
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Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Lumix S1R (2019)
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 (2019) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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