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X-T30 vs A6000
Quick take: The X-T30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A6000 is the most affordable.
Where the X-T30 wins
- Resolution: 26.1MP
- Battery Life: 380 shots (CIPA)
- Documentary: 5.0 vs 4.0
- Casual: 4.9 vs 4.4
- Macro: 5.7 vs 5.0
Where the A6000 wins
- Cheaper new: £125 vs £434
- Burst Rate: 11fps
- Weight: 344g (with battery and card)
- Street: 7.6 vs 6.5
- Travel: 6.5 vs 5.8
16 specs side by side·14 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
- A6000 120 × 67 × 45 mm · 344 g
The A6000 is 2 mm wider, 16 mm shorter, 2 mm slimmer and 39 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.
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30Fujifilm · 2019 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £434 used | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA)Best | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | 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
A6000
Portrait
6.4/10
6.3/10
Street
6.5/10
7.6/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
4.6/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
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Documentary
5.0/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
6.2/10
Landscape
4.9/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
6.7/10
Casual
4.9/10
4.4/10
Food
5.8/10
5.5/10
Macro
5.7/10
5.0/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.9/10
4.6/10
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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