X-T30 IIIvs X-T50
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Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
From £1099
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
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Which should you buy?
Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street — X-T30 III (2025): 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution — X-T50 (2024): The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
Who should buy what
X-T30 III (2025)
- Fujifilm X-T30 II owners who want a significant resolution upgrade
- Enthusiasts who want 40MP quality without flagship pricing
- Street and travel photographers who shoot JPEG-first
- Anyone stepping up from a smartphone or entry-level camera
X-T50 (2024)
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
Quick take: The x-t30 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | X-T50 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 438g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | X-T50 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife |
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