X-T30vs X-T30 III
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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?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
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.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
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
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 (2019) | X-T30 III (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £849 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 360g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 118 × 83 × 47mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | X-T30 III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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