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X-S20 vs X-T30 III
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below.
16 specs side by side·16 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 III 2025
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
£829
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-S20 — Hybrid Photo & Video: Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
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-S20 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
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-S20Fujifilm · 2023 | X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £829Best |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA)Best | ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode) |
| Weight | 491g (body only) | 360g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 118 × 83 × 47mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | 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-S20
X-T30 III
Portrait
7.9/10
7.2/10
Street
7.2/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.8/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
6.6/10
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
7.1/10
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Filmmaking
7.1/10
5.8/10
Documentary
7.3/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
7.4/10
7.0/10
Landscape
5.7/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
7.7/10
7.2/10
Casual
6.2/10
6.2/10
Food
7.5/10
6.3/10
Macro
7.2/10
6.0/10
Architecture
6.2/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
5.1/10
Fun & simple
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4.7/10
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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