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X-Pro1 vs X-T30

Quick take: The X-T30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-Pro1 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·14 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-Pro1 — Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors: The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.

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-Pro1 (2012)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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 (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-Pro1Fujifilm · 2012X-T30Fujifilm · 2019
Price £249Best£399
Sensor 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IAPS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI
Resolution 16.3MP26.1MPBest
Video 1080p/24p4K 30fps
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 6fps8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest
Battery Life ~300 shots (CIPA)380 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 450g (body only)383g (body only)Best
Dimensions 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF)EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot
Screen 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount Fujifilm X-mountFujifilm X-Mount
Memory Cards Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slotSingle SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI miniWi-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-Pro1
X-T30
Portrait
4.8/10
6.4/10
Street
6.0/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.2/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
3.3/10
4.9/10
Documentary
3.6/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
6.4/10
Landscape
3.9/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
4.9/10
6.6/10
Casual
3.2/10
4.8/10
Food
3.8/10
5.8/10
Macro
3.6/10
5.7/10
Architecture
4.0/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
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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