Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony RX100 VII

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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony RX100 VII

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

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Differences

Fujifilm X-T30 advantages over Sony RX100 VII

Less expensive
$900 vs $1298*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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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

380 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
26.1 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony RX100 VII advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

Slower slow-motion
1000 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
169 vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
77 vs 17 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Fujifilm X-T30

Panasonic ZS100

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VII

Panasonic ZS100

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Sony RX100 VI

Fujifilm X-T30

Sony RX100 VI

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Sony RX100 VI

Compared to 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

Sony RX100 VII

Fujifilm X-T200

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Fujifilm X-T200

Compared to Nikon Z fc

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon Z fc

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$957
APS-C

Longer video battery life
Newer

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc

Sony RX100 VII

Nikon Z fc

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$957
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Nikon Z fc

Compared to 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

Sony RX100 VII

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$900
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

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