X-T30 IIIvs Z6 III
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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t30 iii is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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