Fujifilm
X-T30 II 2021
Best for Street & portrait photography
£499
list price · used from £254 at eBay
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X-T30 II vs OM-5 Mark II
Quick take: The X-T30 II has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-T30 II is the most affordable; only the OM-5 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 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 | OM-5 Mark IIOM System · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499Best | £880 |
| 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, OM-Log400 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-hybrid AF (121 cross-type points) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Up to 7.5-stop Sync IS (6.5-stop body-only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps (AF tracking), 30fps (locked)Best |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | 310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 370g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.37x magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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-5 Mark II
Portrait
6.4/10
6.5/10
Street
6.5/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
5.4/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
5.1/10
Documentary
5.1/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
6.7/10
Landscape
4.9/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
7.4/10
Casual
4.8/10
6.1/10
Food
5.8/10
6.9/10
Macro
5.7/10
8.1/10
Architecture
5.3/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.5/10
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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