X-T30 IIIvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
View X-T30 III
OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t30 iii is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
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