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Canon EOS R50 V vs X-T30 III
Quick take: The X-T30 III has the highest resolution at 26MP; the Canon EOS R50 V is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Fujifilm
X-T30 III 2025
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
£829
new today at Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T30 III — Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street: 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-T30 III (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- Fujifilm X-T30 II owners who want a significant resolution upgrade
- Enthusiasts who want 40MP quality without flagship pricing
- Street and travel photographers who shoot JPEG-first
- Anyone stepping up from a smartphone or entry-level camera
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729Best | £829 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA)Best | ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode) |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card) | 360g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 118 × 83 × 47mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R50 V
X-T30 III
Portrait
6.6/10
7.2/10
Street
7.1/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
7.5/10
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Filmmaking
6.1/10
5.8/10
Documentary
6.5/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
7.0/10
Landscape
5.3/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
6.4/10
7.2/10
Casual
6.5/10
6.2/10
Food
6.8/10
6.3/10
Macro
7.3/10
6.0/10
Architecture
5.7/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
5.1/10
Fun & simple
—
4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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