Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-A5→Fujifilm X-T30
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-A5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X-T30
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Burst rate8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 6fps
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Generation1 year newer (2019 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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.
| Genre | X-A5 | X-T30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.7 | ||
| Street | -0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.1 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.8 | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.3 | ||
| Casual | -0.2 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | +0.8 | ||
| Architecture | +0.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-A5 | X-T30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £153 used | £434 used | |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60 | 4K 30fps | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF (contrast + phase detection), 91 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 | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 361g (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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