Fujifilm
X-Pro2 2016
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
£549
list price · used from £347 at eBay
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X-Pro2 vs X-T30 II
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.
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.
Fujifilm
X-T30 II 2021
Best for Street & portrait photography
£499
list price · used from £427 at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-Pro2 — Street, Documentary & Travel Photography: 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.
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-Pro2 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
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 | X-Pro2Fujifilm · 2016 | X-T30 IIFujifilm · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £499Best |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.1MPBest |
| 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 | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best |
| Weight | 495g (body only) | 383g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| 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 |
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-Pro2
X-T30 II
Portrait
6.2/10
6.4/10
Street
6.4/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
4.9/10
Documentary
5.0/10
5.1/10
Sports & Action
6.5/10
6.4/10
Landscape
5.0/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
6.6/10
Casual
3.5/10
4.9/10
Food
4.4/10
5.8/10
Macro
4.9/10
5.7/10
Architecture
4.5/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
4.5/10
5.0/10
Filmmaking
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4.9/10
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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