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X-T2vs X-T30

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T2 (2016) Starting from £549 new Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary View X-T2
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Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T30 (2019) Starting from £399 new Best for Street, travel, everyday View X-T30

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.

Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.

↓ Full specifications below

X-T2 (2016)

  • Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
  • Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
  • Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
  • Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget

X-T30 (2019)

  • Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
  • Travellers who prioritise compact size

Quick take: The x-t30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable; only the x-t2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T2 (2016)X-T30 (2019)
Price £549 £399
Sensor 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI
Resolution 24.3MP 26.1MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K 30fps
Autofocus Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF
Stabilisation None None
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip 380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 507g (with battery and card) 383g (body only)
Dimensions 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot
Screen 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Fujifilm X-Mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI
Genre X-T2X-T30
Street
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Portrait
9.0
8.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
7.0
Casual
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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