X-Pro1vs X-T30 III
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
View X-Pro1
VS
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
View X-T30 III
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street — X-T30 III (2025): 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-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
X-T30 III (2025)
- 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
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | X-T30 III (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £849 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 360g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 118 × 83 × 47mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | X-T30 III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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