Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30 II→Fujifilm X-T2

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30 II

£499

2021

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T2

£549 (+£50)

2016

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the X-T30 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the X-T2

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T30 II	X-T2
Price	£499	£549
Released	2021	2016	↓
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III
Resolution	26MP	24MP	↓
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo	4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking	Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	None
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip	↓
Weight	383g body only	507g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, tilting	3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot)

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