X-T30 IIIvs Z30
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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the z30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £479 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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