X-T30 IIIvs Z50 II
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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
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) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £899 |
| 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/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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