X-Pro2vs X-T30 II
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
View X-Pro2
VS
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
View X-T30 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Who should buy what
X-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
X-T30 II (2021)
- 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
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the x-pro2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | X-T30 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | X-T30 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
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