X-T30 IIIvs Q
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t30 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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