X-T30 IIvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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