X-T30 IIvs Fujifilm X-T4
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
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Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts
View Fujifilm X-T4
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
Who should buy what
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
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- Hybrid photographers who want IBIS and 4K video in the X-T body style
- X-T3 owners who want in-body stabilisation and a fully articulating screen
- Fujifilm shooters who need a capable video body alongside stills
- Anyone who wants a well-rounded X-T camera at a now very competitive price
Quick take: The x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-t4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 6.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 607g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | Fujifilm X-T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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