Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-7

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-7. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T30 II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony NEX-7 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 II has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony NEX-7 has a "Sony APS-C"-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 II has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony NEX-7 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-T30 II has a 8 % larger resolution than Sony NEX-7. 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 NEX-7 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T30 II. Sony NEX-7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm X-T30 II 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 II
Lens compatibility chart for Sony NEX-7

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T30 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony NEX-7 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 II and Sony NEX-7 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 NEX-7 weighs 400 gr (equal to 0.88 lb) which is 4% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 II and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony NEX-7 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony NEX-7, 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 II	Sony NEX-7
Name	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Sony NEX-7
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Sony NEX-7
Release Year	2021	2011
Release Date	2021-09-02	2011-08-24
MSRP	899 USD	699 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Sony NEX-7
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Sony NEX-7
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6240 x 4160 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	Bionz
Image	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Sony NEX-7
ISO Range	160 - 12800	100 - 16000
White Balance Presets	7	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Sony NEX-7
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) Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView
Focus Points	425	25
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	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
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Sony NEX-7
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	921000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)	1.09× (0.73× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Sony NEX-7
Frames per second	8 fps	10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	900 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	5 meters	6 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Sony NEX-7
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 AVCHD
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Sony NEX-7
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Sony NEX-7
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2)	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	Yes (via wired remote or smartphone)	Yes (InfraRed (optional))
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Sony NEX-7
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & Charger	Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	380 shots	430 shots
Width	118 mm	120 mm
Height	83 mm	67 mm
Depth	47 mm	43 mm
Weight	383 gram	400 gram