X-T30 IIIvs KF
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.
Landscape & Outdoor — KF (2022): The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.
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
KF (2022)
- Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
- DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
- Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
- Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the kf is the most affordable; only the kf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | KF (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £700 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 643g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | KF |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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