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X-T30 vs DC-G97

Quick take: The X-T30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-T30 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 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.

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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-T30Fujifilm · 2019DC-G97Lumix · 2024
Price £399Best£649
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS
Resolution 26.1MPBest20.3MP
Video 4K 30fpsUnlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AFContrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection
Stabilisation No stabilisation5-axis IBIS (4-stop)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest6fps (continuous AF)
Battery Life 380 shots (CIPA)Best300 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Weight 383g (body only)Best530g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dotEVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dotFully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-MountMicro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-ISingle SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMIUSB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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
DC-G97
Portrait
6.4/10
5.2/10
Street
6.5/10
5.6/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
3.8/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
4.9/10
Documentary
5.0/10
4.7/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
4.6/10
Landscape
4.9/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
5.3/10
Casual
4.8/10
5.7/10
Food
5.8/10
6.2/10
Macro
5.7/10
6.2/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
4.9/10
4.2/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.7/10

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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