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X30 vs TG-7
Quick take: The X30 is the most affordable; only the TG-7 is weather sealed.
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?
TG-7 — Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use: Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
Who should buy what
TG-7 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X30Fujifilm · 2014 | TG-7OM System · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £226 usedBest | £449 |
| Sensor | 12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF (contrast + on-sensor phase detection) | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift optical stabilisation | Sensor-shift IS for stills, digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA)Best | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 423g (with battery) | 253g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 118.7 × 71.6 × 60.3mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8 | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 2.5mm mic / remote, hot shoe, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
X30
TG-7
Portrait
4.8/10
3.3/10
Street
6.7/10
5.9/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
3.8/10
2.8/10
Documentary
4.1/10
5.0/10
Landscape
2.9/10
3.8/10
Casual
3.7/10
6.0/10
Food
3.9/10
4.1/10
Macro
3.0/10
5.7/10
Architecture
3.0/10
2.9/10
Astrophotography
2.6/10
2.6/10
Filmmaking
—
2.8/10
Underwater
—
6.0/10
Fun & simple
—
5.9/10
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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