Fujifilm
X-T30 III 2025
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
£829
new today at Wex Photo Video
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X-T30 III vs OM-3
Quick take: The X-T30 III has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-T30 III is the most affordable; only the OM-3 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
OM System
OM-3 2025
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
£1649
new today at 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-3 — Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography: The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
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-3 (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 2025 | OM-3OM System · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £829Best | £1,649 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AFBest |
| Battery Life | ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 360g (body only)Best | 414g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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-3
Portrait
7.2/10
7.3/10
Street
6.9/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
5.6/10
6.8/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
6.7/10
Documentary
6.2/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
8.9/10
Landscape
5.1/10
6.2/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
9.0/10
Casual
6.2/10
5.8/10
Food
6.3/10
7.3/10
Macro
6.0/10
8.2/10
Architecture
5.5/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
6.1/10
Fun & simple
5.2/10
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Vlogging & Video
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6.5/10
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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