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X-T30 III vs OM-D E-M10 IV

Quick take: The X-T30 III has the highest resolution at 26MP; the OM-D E-M10 IV is the most affordable.

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

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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.

OM-D E-M10 IV — Travel & Everyday: Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.

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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
  • Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
  • Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
  • Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 2025OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus · 2020
Price £829£469Best
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 26.1MPBest20.3MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft)Contrast-detect AF, 121 points, face and eye detection
Stabilisation No stabilisation5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic15fpsBest
Battery Life ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode)~360 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 360g (body only)Best383g (body only)
Dimensions 118 × 83 × 47mm121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnificationEVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mountMicro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-FiUSB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI

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
OM-D E-M10 IV
Portrait
7.2/10
5.2/10
Street
6.9/10
6.1/10
Travel
6.1/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
5.6/10
3.9/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
3.7/10
Documentary
6.2/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
5.5/10
Landscape
5.1/10
4.4/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
6.0/10
Casual
6.2/10
5.3/10
Food
6.3/10
6.0/10
Macro
6.0/10
6.1/10
Architecture
5.5/10
4.9/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
5.5/10
Fun & simple
5.2/10
5.5/10

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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