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X-T30 vs X-T30 II

Quick take: The X-T30 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·14 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.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-T30 — Street, Travel, Everyday: The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.

X-T30 II — Street & Portrait Photography: Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.

Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
  • Travellers who prioritise compact size
X-T30 II (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
  • Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
  • X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
  • Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-T30Fujifilm · 2019X-T30 IIFujifilm · 2021
Price £399Best£499
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution 26.1MP26.1MP
Video 4K 30fps4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AFPhase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life 380 shots (CIPA)~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best
Weight 383g (body only)383g (body only)
Dimensions 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dotEVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot3.0" touchscreen, tilting
Mount Fujifilm X-MountFujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-ISingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMIUSB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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
X-T30 II
Portrait
6.4/10
6.4/10
Street
6.5/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
4.9/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
4.9/10
Documentary
5.0/10
5.1/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
6.4/10
Landscape
4.9/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
6.6/10
Casual
4.8/10
4.9/10
Food
5.8/10
5.8/10
Macro
5.7/10
5.7/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
4.9/10
5.0/10

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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