Fujifilm
X-T30 II 2021
Best for Street & portrait photography
£499
list price · used from £427 at eBay
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X-T30 II vs X-T50
Quick take: The X-T50 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the X-T30 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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-T50 2024
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
£1399
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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.
X-T50 — Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution: The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
Who should buy what
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
X-T50 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30 IIFujifilm · 2021 | X-T50Fujifilm · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499Best | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 40.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | ~305 shots (CIPA, normal mode) |
| Weight | 383g (body only)Best | 389g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 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, 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-T30 II
X-T50
Portrait
6.4/10
7.8/10
Street
6.5/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
6.2/10
Documentary
5.1/10
6.6/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
7.2/10
Landscape
4.9/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
7.6/10
Casual
4.9/10
6.0/10
Food
5.8/10
7.3/10
Macro
5.7/10
7.2/10
Architecture
5.3/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
4.8/10
Fun & simple
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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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