Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T30→Fujifilm X-A7
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-T30. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X-A7
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~440 shots (CIPA) vs 380 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | X-A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Street | -5.0 | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Landscape | -3.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T30 | X-A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £399 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 6fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 320g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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