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X-Pro2 vs X-T30 III

Quick take: The X-T30 III has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-Pro2 is the most affordable; only the X-Pro2 is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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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 III — Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street: 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-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 III (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-Pro2Fujifilm · 2016X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 2025
Price £549Best£829
Sensor 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR
Resolution 24.3MP26.1MPBest
Video 1080p/60p6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft)
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 8fps8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life ~350 shots (CIPA)Best~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
Weight 495g (body only)360g (body only)Best
Dimensions 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm118 × 83 × 47mm
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots3.0" touchscreen, tilting
Mount Fujifilm X-mountFujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slotsSingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remoteUSB-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 III
Portrait
6.2/10
7.2/10
Street
6.4/10
6.9/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
5.6/10
Documentary
5.0/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
6.5/10
7.0/10
Landscape
5.0/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
7.2/10
Casual
3.5/10
6.2/10
Food
4.4/10
6.3/10
Macro
4.9/10
6.0/10
Architecture
4.5/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
4.5/10
5.1/10
Filmmaking
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5.8/10
Fun & simple
—
5.2/10

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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