X-T30vs MP 0.72
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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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.
Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: The x-t30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 (2019) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K 30fps | — |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | None |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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