X-T30 IIvs FX3
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
View X-T30 II
VS
Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
View FX3
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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the fx3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | — |
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