Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T30→Fujifilm X-T2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the X-T30. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the X-T2
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | X-T2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -3.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T30 | X-T2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £549 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2016 | ↓ |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | 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 0.62× 2.36M-dot | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) |
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