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
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Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-A7 review and X-T30 review.
X-A7 vs X-T30: full specs
| Spec |  X-A72019 · $699 |  X-T302019 · $899 |
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| General | ||
| Release year | 2019 | 2019 |
| Launch price | 699 USD | 899 USD |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP | 26.1 MP |
| Sensor generation | Bayer | X-Trans IV |
| Processor | Unnamed Bayer engine | X-Processor 4 |
| ISO range | 200–12800 | 160–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 425 |
| Subject detection | face-eye | face-eye |
| Burst (fps) | 6 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K 30p | 4K 30p |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3.5" flip touch | 3" tilt touch |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 320g | 383g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 380 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 5 | 6 |
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.