Fujifilm
X-T30 III 2025
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
£829
new today at Wex Photo Video
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X-T30 III vs G9 II
Quick take: The X-T30 III has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-T30 III is the most affordable; only the G9 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T30 III — Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street: 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
G9 II — Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters: Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Who should buy what
X-T30 III (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
G9 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 2025 | G9 IILumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £829Best | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 25.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)Best |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | 680 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 360g (body only)Best | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 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 III
G9 II
Portrait
7.2/10
7.4/10
Street
6.9/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
5.6/10
7.5/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
7.0/10
Documentary
6.2/10
7.6/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
8.6/10
Landscape
5.1/10
6.2/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
8.6/10
Casual
6.2/10
5.5/10
Food
6.3/10
7.3/10
Macro
6.0/10
8.4/10
Architecture
5.5/10
6.5/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
5.1/10
Fun & simple
5.2/10
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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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