Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T2→Fujifilm X-T30 III

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T2

£549

2016

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T30 III

£849 (+£300)

2025

✅

Strong upgrade

The X-T30 III improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-T2 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the X-T30 III

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T2	X-T30 III
Price	£549	£849
Released	2016	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, 1080p/60p	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection	Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft)
Stabilisation	None	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip	~380 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	507g (with battery and card)	360g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification	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	Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot)	Single SD UHS-I slot

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