X-T30 IIIvs Z50
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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £499 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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