X-T30 IIvs ZV-E1
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
View X-T30 II
VS
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 383g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | — |
More comparisons with X-T30 II
Camera family history