Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T30 III→Fujifilm X-T4

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-T30 III

£849

2025

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T4

£999 (+£150)

2020

✅

Strong upgrade

The X-T4 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-T30 III owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the X-T4

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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Burst rate

15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
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Battery life

~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode) vs ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T30 III	X-T4
Price	£849	£999
Released	2025	2020	↓
Sensor	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution	26MP	26MP
Video	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p	4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log
Autofocus	Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft)	Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	6.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode)	~500 shots (CIPA, normal mode)	↑
Weight	360g (body only)	607g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, tilting	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-I

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