Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a7R IV

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a7R IV. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-T30

Sony a7R IV

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T30 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a7R IV is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2019.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-T30	2019
Sony a7R IV	2019

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T30 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a7R IV has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-T30	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a7R IV	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-T30 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7R IV has 61 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T30	26 MP 25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160
Sony a7R IV	61 MP 60217344 pixels 9504 x 6336

Sony a7R IV has a 132 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T30. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a7R IV has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T30. Sony a7R IV has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Fujifilm X-T30 has 160 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T30	160-12800
Sony a7R IV	100-32000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T30
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7R IV

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T30 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds and Sony a7R IV can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T30	30
Sony a7R IV	10

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a7R IV can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a7R IV weighs 665 gr (equal to 1.47 lb) which is 74% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-T30	383 gr 0.84 lb
Sony a7R IV	665 gr 1.47 lb