Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-E4→Fujifilm X-T30 III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the X-E4. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the X-T30 III
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Generation4 years newer (2025 vs 2021)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
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-E4 | X-T30 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.7 | ||
| Street | -0.6 | ||
| Travel | -0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.9 | ||
| Documentary | +1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.6 | ||
| Landscape | +0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.6 | ||
| Casual | +1.2 | ||
| Food | +0.4 | ||
| Macro | +0.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 | ||
| Fun & simple | +0.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-E4 | X-T30 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £503 used | £829 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 26MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↓ |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 360g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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