Fujifilm X-A7 vs X-T30: full comparison

The X-T30 leads on more headline specs, but the X-A7 counters on 440-shot battery life and a lighter 320g body.

Also searched as XA7 vs XT30, and in the other order as XT30 vs XA7.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm X-T30 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-A and the X-T. Both launched in 2019. At launch the X-A7 was 699 USD and the X-T30 899 USD, making the X-A7 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-A7 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 440-shot battery life and a lighter 320g body.

The X-T30 isn't far behind. It hits back with 26.1 MP of resolution, 8 fps continuous shooting, and a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder.

So which one? If you want 440-shot battery life, get the X-A7. If 26.1 MP of resolution is closer to what you actually need, the X-T30 is the smarter buy. And the X-A7 costs less — 699 USD at launch.

Where the X-A7 wins

  • +440-shot battery life
  • +a lighter 320g body

Where the X-T30 wins

  • +26.1 MP of resolution
  • +8 fps continuous shooting
  • +a 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder

Who should buy the X-A7 or X-T30?

Buy the X-A7 if…

Pick the X-A7 if 440-shot battery life, a lighter 320g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 699 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-A handling. Read the full X-A7 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X-T30 if…

Pick the X-T30 if 26.1 MP of resolution, 8 fps continuous shooting matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T30 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-A7 vs X-T30: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-A7Fujifilm X-T30
  • Large 3.5-inch vari-angle touchscreen
  • 425-point AF with face/eye detection
  • 4K/30p video
  • Lightest current X-mount body at 320g
  • 26MP X-Trans IV sensor in 383g
  • 4K/30p with F-Log via firmware
  • 425-point hybrid AF with face/eye
  • Tilting touchscreen
  • No viewfinder
  • Bayer sensor, not X-Trans; no IBIS
  • Discontinued, superseded by X-T30 II
  • No IBIS, single SD UHS-I slot

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-A7 review and X-T30 review.

X-A7 vs X-T30: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-A7X-A7
2019 · $699
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-T30X-T30
2019 · $899
General
Release year20192019
Launch price699 USD899 USD
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels24.2 MP26.1 MP
Sensor generationBayerX-Trans IV
ProcessorUnnamed Bayer engineX-Processor 4
ISO range200–12800160–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425425
Subject detectionface-eyeface-eye
Burst (fps)68
Video
Max video4K 30p4K 30p
CodecH.264H.264
Log profileNoNo
Physical
StabilizationNoneNone
ViewfinderNoneEVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3.5" flip touch3" tilt touch
Weather sealedNoNo
Weight320g383g
Storage
Card slots11
Card typesSD UHS-ISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)440 shots380 shots
Software
Film sims56

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.

In-depth reviews

For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-A7 review and the Fujifilm X-T30 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.