X-T30vs A7 V
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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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable; only the a7 v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 (2019) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
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