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X-T30 vs A5000
Quick take: The X-T30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A5000 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T30 — Street, Travel, Everyday: The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30Fujifilm · 2019 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £154Best |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A5000
Portrait
6.4/10
4.3/10
Street
6.5/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
2.6/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
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Documentary
5.0/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
3.1/10
Landscape
4.9/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
4.2/10
Casual
4.8/10
4.2/10
Food
5.8/10
5.2/10
Macro
5.7/10
4.7/10
Architecture
5.3/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
4.9/10
4.8/10
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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