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Instax Pal vs X-T30 II
Quick take: The Instax Pal is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T30 II — Street & Portrait Photography: Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Who should buy what
X-T30 II (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
- Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
- X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
- Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Instax PalFujifilm · 2023 | X-T30 IIFujifilm · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £89Best | £432 used |
| Sensor | Digital 1/5" CMOS (5MP), no film | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | — | 26.1MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (19.4 cm to infinity) | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | — | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Built-in rechargeable | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) |
| Weight | 41gBest | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 42.3 × 44.4 × 43.0mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (ring finder or phone app) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | — | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | — | 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
Instax Pal
X-T30 II
Portrait
1.5/10
6.4/10
Street
2.8/10
6.5/10
Travel
2.7/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
1.0/10
4.9/10
Documentary
1.6/10
5.1/10
Landscape
1.6/10
4.9/10
Casual
2.8/10
4.8/10
Food
1.4/10
5.8/10
Macro
0.9/10
5.7/10
Architecture
1.4/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
1.1/10
5.0/10
Fun & simple
7.8/10
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Filmmaking
—
4.9/10
Sports & Action
—
6.4/10
Wildlife
—
6.6/10
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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