X-T30vs Hero 13 Black
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GoPro
Hero 13 Black (2024)
Starting from £380 new
Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers
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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.
Professional Content Creators & Adventure Filmmakers — Hero 13 Black (2024): The most capable GoPro ever — interchangeable lenses and GP-Log open up professional possibilities that no previous action camera could touch.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Hero 13 Black (2024)
- Professional filmmakers who want cinematic action footage with lens choice
- Hero 12 owners who want GP-Log and interchangeable lenses
- Content creators who need the absolute best GoPro available
- Those who want anamorphic or macro lens mods for creative video work
Quick take: The hero 13 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 13 black is the most affordable; only the hero 13 black is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 (2019) | Hero 13 Black (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £380 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 27.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod |
| Stabilisation | None | HyperSmooth 6.0 |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 154g |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | Hero 13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Professional | — |
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