Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30 II→Fujifilm X-Half

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30 II

£499

2021

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-Half

£549 (+£50)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T30 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-Half

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T30 II	X-Half
Price	£499	£549
Released	2021	2025	↑
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV	17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation)
Resolution	26MP	18MP	↓
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo	1080p, vertical video mode
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking	Contrast-detection AF with face detection
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	—
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	N/A
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	~880 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	383g body only	240g (body with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	Optical viewfinder (frame-line type)
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, tilting	2.4-inch fixed touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	microSD

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