Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T30 II→Fujifilm X-T3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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-T3
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | X-T3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Travel | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T30 II | X-T3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £649 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2018 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 26MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 383g body only | 539g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
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