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X-T30 III vs 1 J5

Quick take: The X-T30 III has the highest resolution at 26MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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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.

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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 20251 J5Nikon · 2015
Price £829—
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS
Resolution 26.1MPBest20.8MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft)Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic20fpsBest
Battery Life ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best~250 shots (CIPA)
Weight 360g (body only)265g (with battery)Best
Dimensions 118 × 83 × 47mm98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnificationNone (rear screen only)
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Fujifilm X-mountNikon 1
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle microSD slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-FiUSB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC

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
1 J5
Portrait
7.2/10
4.3/10
Street
6.9/10
6.7/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.6/10
2.9/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
3.2/10
Documentary
6.2/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
4.9/10
Landscape
5.1/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
5.1/10
Casual
6.2/10
5.0/10
Food
6.3/10
4.8/10
Macro
6.0/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.5/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
3.0/10
Fun & simple
5.2/10
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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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