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X-A3 vs X-T30
Quick take: The X-T30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-A3 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T30 — Street, Travel, Everyday: The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-A3Fujifilm · 2016 | X-T30Fujifilm · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £158 usedBest | £434 used |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 77 areas, face and eye detection | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA)Best | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 339g (with battery)Best | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.9 × 66.9 × 40.4mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touch LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, hot shoe, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI |
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
X-A3
X-T30
Portrait
4.6/10
6.4/10
Street
6.2/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
4.9/10
Documentary
3.4/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
3.5/10
6.4/10
Landscape
4.9/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
4.3/10
6.6/10
Casual
4.6/10
4.8/10
Food
5.4/10
5.8/10
Macro
4.6/10
5.7/10
Architecture
4.9/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
4.9/10
4.9/10
Filmmaking
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4.8/10
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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