X-T30 IIIvs ZV-1 II
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £649 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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