X-T30 IIIvs Sigma fp L
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
View X-T30 III
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
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.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-t30 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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