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X-T30 II vs OM-D E-M1X
Quick take: The X-T30 II has the highest resolution at 26MP; the OM-D E-M1X is the most affordable.
Where the X-T30 II wins
- Cheaper new: £434 vs £479
- Resolution: 26.1MP
- Weight: 383g (body only)
- Street: 6.5 vs 5.4
- Travel: 5.8 vs 4.8
Where the OM-D E-M1X wins
- Burst Rate: 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)
- Battery Life: ~870 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 6.9 vs 6.4
- Wedding & Events: 7.0 vs 4.9
- Filmmaking: 5.7 vs 4.9
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- X-T30 II 118 × 83 × 47 mm · 378 g
- OM-D E-M1X 144 × 147 × 75 mm · 997 g
The X-T30 II is 26 mm narrower, 64 mm shorter, 28 mm slimmer and 619 g lighter than the OM-D E-M1X.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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 | OM-D E-M1XOlympus · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £434 usedBest | £479 used |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/30p, C4K/24p, Full HD 120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 121-point cross-type on-sensor phase detect + contrast, Intelligent Subject Detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Sensor-shift in-body stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~870 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 383g (body only)Best | 997g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 144.4 × 146.8 × 75.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 100% coverage, 1.48-1.65x (50 mm lens) |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, PC sync, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS |
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
OM-D E-M1X
Portrait
6.4/10
6.9/10
Street
6.5/10
5.4/10
Travel
5.8/10
4.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
5.7/10
Documentary
5.1/10
5.8/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
7.7/10
Landscape
4.9/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
7.7/10
Casual
4.9/10
4.3/10
Food
5.8/10
6.6/10
Macro
5.7/10
6.0/10
Architecture
5.3/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
4.8/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.6/10
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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