Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T1→Fujifilm X-T30 II

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T1

£299

2014

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T30 II

£499 (+£200)

2021

✅

Strong upgrade

The X-T30 II improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-T1 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the X-T30 II

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T1	X-T30 II
Price	£299	£499
Released	2014	2021	↑
Sensor	16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution	16MP	26MP	↑
Video	1080p/60p	4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo
Autofocus	Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points)	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation	None	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	8fps	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	~350 shots (CIPA)	~380 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	440g (with battery and card)	383g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen	3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)	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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