Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-S20→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-S20. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the X-T30 III
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Generation2 years newer (2025 vs 2023)
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-S20 | X-T30 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.7 | ||
| Street | -0.3 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.3 | ||
| Documentary | -1.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.6 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.5 | ||
| Casual | -0.1 | ||
| Food | -1.2 | ||
| Macro | -1.2 | ||
| Architecture | -0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.6 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-S20 | X-T30 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £849 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 26MP | |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↓ |
| Weight | 491g (body only) | 360g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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