Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T10→Fujifilm X-T30 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-T10. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X-T30 II
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Resolution26MP vs 16MP (+10MP)
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Generation6 years newer (2021 vs 2015)
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-T10 | X-T30 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.4 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.4 | ||
| Documentary | +0.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.7 | ||
| Landscape | +0.6 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +0.8 | ||
| Macro | +1.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T10 | X-T30 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £269 | £499 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF: on-sensor phase detect + contrast (77-area zone / 49-point single), face and eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~390 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↑ |
| Weight | 381g (with battery) | 383g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62x | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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