Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X-T30

Cameras
Compare Cameras
Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X-T30

Leave Feedback

35mm 847.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Sony A7 III Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A7 III in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the A7 III.
Compare Sony A7 III image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A7 III conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T30 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T30 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-T30.
Compare Fujifilm X-T30 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T30 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony A7 IV
Compare A7 III vs A7 IV

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30 II
Compare X-T30 vs X-T30 II

Compare SONY A7 IV vs FUJIFILM X-T30 II

Buy From

Differences

Sony A7 III advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.93 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
115 vs 45 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

710 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
163 vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
33 vs 17 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-T30 advantages over Sony A7 III

Less expensive
$900 vs $1998
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
46 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Wider angle kit lens
23 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

User reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read A7 III User Reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read X-T30 User Reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Sony A7 III

Body Only

Body Only
Kit with 28-70mm Lens

All A7 III Deals

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Fujifilm X-T30

Body Only (Black)

Body Only (Black)
Body Only (Charcoal Silver)
Body Only (Silver)
Kit with 15-45mm lens (Black)
Kit with 15-45mm lens (Charcoal Silver)
Kit with 15-45mm lens (Silver)
Kit with 18-55mm lens (Black)
Kit with 18-55mm lens (Charcoal Silver)
Kit with 18-55mm lens (Silver)

All X-T30 Deals

Review Excerpt

New 24MP sensor offers excellent image quality; Outstanding high ISO performance and dynamic range; Improved JPEG colors; Improved build quality; Fast autofocus; Excellent 4K video; Very good battery life.
Buffer clearing can be slow even with fast UHS-II cards; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No losslessly compressed RAW option; Dedicated battery charger not included; Menus are still confusing; No built-in flash.
Read our Sony A7 III Review

Same great image quality as the X-T3; Excellent high ISO performance for an APS-C camera; Improved hybrid AF system with full image area coverage; Fast AF speeds; 4K video up to 30p; Compact design; Great value.
Slightly higher noise levels than predecessor; No in-body image stabilization; Single card slot; No dedicated headphone jack; No weather sealing.
Read our Fujifilm X-T30 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 II

Sony A7 III

Sony A7 II

$1865
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1170
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7 III vs Sony A7 II

Fujifilm X-T30

Sony A7 II

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1170
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A7 II

Compared to Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

$1865
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

$1396
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

Compare Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon Z6

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Sony A7 III

Fujifilm X-T200

$1865
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T200

$849
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Doesn't require an AA filter

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Compared to Nikon Z6 II

Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6 II

$1865
35mm

NFC
Longer video battery life

$1747
35mm

Top deck display
Newer

Compare Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6 II

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon Z6 II

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z6 II

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Sony A7 III

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$1865
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$900
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

Compare Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$849
APS-C

$900
APS-C

Newer
More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Compare Other Cameras?