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X20 vs X30
Quick take: The X30 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·11 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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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X20Fujifilm · 2013 | X30Fujifilm · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 used | £226 usedBest |
| Sensor | 12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II | 12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF (contrast + on-sensor phase detection) | Hybrid AF (contrast + on-sensor phase detection) |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift optical stabilisation | Lens-shift optical stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 353g (with battery)Best | 423g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 117 × 69.6 × 56.8mm | 118.7 × 71.6 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical zoom viewfinder with Digital Trans Panel, 85% coverage | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 920k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8 | Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, hot shoe | 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
X20
X30
Portrait
4.6/10
4.8/10
Street
6.6/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.7/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
3.8/10
Documentary
3.5/10
4.1/10
Landscape
2.6/10
2.9/10
Casual
3.7/10
3.7/10
Food
3.2/10
3.9/10
Macro
2.6/10
3.0/10
Architecture
2.5/10
3.0/10
Astrophotography
1.8/10
2.6/10
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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