Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-A3→Fujifilm X-T30

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-A3

£158 used

2016

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T30

£434 used (+£276)

2019

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-A3. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-T30

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-A3	X-T30
Price	£158 used	£434 used
Released	2016	2019	↑
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI
Resolution	24MP	26MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/60	4K 30fps
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF, 77 areas, face and eye detection	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	6fps	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	380 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	339g (with battery)	383g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (rear screen only)	EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot
Screen	3.0" tilting touch LCD, 1.04M dots	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-Mount
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD UHS-I

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