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X-T30 vs A5100
Quick take: The X-T30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A5100 is the most affordable.
Where the X-T30 wins
- Resolution: 26.1MP
- Burst Rate: 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
- Portrait: 6.4 vs 5.4
- Wedding & Events: 4.9 vs 3.5
- Documentary: 5.0 vs 4.1
Where the A5100 wins
- Cheaper new: £102 vs £434
- Battery Life: ~400 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 224g (body only)
- Street: 7.0 vs 6.5
- Travel: 6.4 vs 5.8
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- X-T30 118 × 83 × 47 mm · 383 g
- A5100 110 × 63 × 36 mm · 283 g
The A5100 is 8 mm narrower, 20 mm shorter, 11 mm slimmer and 100 g lighter than the X-T30.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30Fujifilm · 2019 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £434 used | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 224g (body only)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 | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Micro USB, 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
A5100
Portrait
6.4/10
5.4/10
Street
6.5/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
3.5/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
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Documentary
5.0/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
4.7/10
Landscape
4.9/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
5.5/10
Casual
4.9/10
5.2/10
Food
5.8/10
5.9/10
Macro
5.7/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.9/10
4.7/10
Vlogging & Video
—
4.8/10
Fun & simple
—
4.9/10
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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