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X-T30 II vs X30
Quick take: The X-T30 II has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X30 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30 IIFujifilm · 2021 | X30Fujifilm · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £430 used | £226 usedBest |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 12.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid AF (contrast + on-sensor phase detection) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Lens-shift optical stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~470 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 383g (body only)Best | 423g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 118.7 × 71.6 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting LCD, 920k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 2.5mm mic / remote, hot shoe, 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
X30
Portrait
6.4/10
4.8/10
Street
6.5/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
3.8/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
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Documentary
5.1/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
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Landscape
4.9/10
2.9/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
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Casual
4.8/10
3.7/10
Food
5.8/10
3.9/10
Macro
5.7/10
3.0/10
Architecture
5.3/10
3.0/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
2.6/10
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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