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X100T vs X30
Quick take: The X100T has the highest resolution at 16MP; the X100T is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X100T — Street, Travel & Compact Everyday Shooting: A polished step between X100S and X100F — the electronic rangefinder OVF mode was unique, and 16MP X-Trans delivers beautiful files at an accessible used price.
Who should buy what
X100T (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- X100 series enthusiasts who want the rangefinder-era X100 experience at the lowest price
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF with electronic rangefinder overlay
- Travel photographers who want a compact fixed-lens APS-C camera on a tight budget
- Those drawn to the classic X100 design before the X100F's resolution and joystick upgrade
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X100TFujifilm · 2014 | X30Fujifilm · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £411 used | £226 usedBest |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 16.3MPBest | 12.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | Hybrid AF (contrast + on-sensor phase detection) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Lens-shift optical stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 12fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 423g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 118.7 × 71.6 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 3rd generation with electronic rangefinder mode | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 3.0" tilting LCD, 920k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 2.5mm mic / remote, hot shoe, 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
X100T
X30
Portrait
4.3/10
4.8/10
Street
7.0/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.3/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
3.8/10
Documentary
4.0/10
4.1/10
Landscape
3.4/10
2.9/10
Casual
3.4/10
3.7/10
Food
3.3/10
3.9/10
Macro
2.1/10
3.0/10
Architecture
3.1/10
3.0/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
2.6/10
Fun & simple
5.5/10
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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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