Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T30 II→Fujifilm X-E2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The X-E2 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-T30 II. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 26MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Landscape | -1.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T30 II | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £150 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 383g body only | 350g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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