Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-H1→Fujifilm X-T30 III

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-H1

£500

2018

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T30 III

£849 (+£349)

2025

✅

Strong upgrade

The X-T30 III improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-H1 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the X-T30 III

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-H1	X-T30 III
Price	£500	£849
Released	2018	2025	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	24MP	40MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, F-Log	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF, face detection	Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft)
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	8fps (mechanical)	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	~310 shots (CIPA)	~380 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	623g (body only)	360g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" touchscreen, tilting
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-I slot

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