X-T30 IIvs Z6 IIIvs OM-1 II
Which should you buy?
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.
Who should buy what
X-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
Z6 III (2024)
- You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
- You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
- You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video
OM-1 II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
- You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
- You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the z6 iii, om-1 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | Z6 III (2024) | OM-1 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £2,199 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.5MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 760g body only | 561g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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