Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a7R V

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

Manufacturing

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

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 V 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.

** 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 V has 60 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

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

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 V

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 V can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

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 V 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 V weighs 723 gr (equal to 1.59 lb) which is 89% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony a7R V Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a7R V, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
Name	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
Release Year	2019	2022
Release Date	2019-02-14	2022-10-26
MSRP	899 USD	3899 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Resolution	6240 x 4160 pixels	9504 x 6336 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	60 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	BIONZ XR
Image	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
ISO Range	160 - 12800	100 - 32000
White Balance Presets	7	9
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	8 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	425	693
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X See Compatible Lenses	Sony E See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm	Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3.2”
Screen dots	1040000	2100000
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)	0.9x
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	9440000
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
Frames per second	30 fps	10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Built-in Flash Range	5 meters	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 7680 x 4320
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2)	Yes Built-in (802.11ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0)
Remote Control	Yes (via wired remote or smartphone)	Yes (via smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T30	Sony a7R V
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & Charger	NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	380 shots	530 shots
Width	118 mm	131 mm
Height	83 mm	97 mm
Depth	47 mm	82 mm
Weight	383 gram	723 gram